Chicago Cubs: An objective review and ranking of City Connect uniforms

Before the team disintegrated, the Cubs got to debut their version of City Connect in mid-June

Description

The Cubs went with all navy pants and tops for their look. Across the front, they have “Wrigleyville” written in the shape of the red marquee sign at the front o f Wrigley Field in white, and outlined in powder/sky blue. There is a round patch that has Chicago’s “Y” logo and red stars on the inside. The “Y” is to represent the branches of the Chicago River, while the stars replicate those on the Chicago flag. The back has powder blue names and numbers.

The hat is navy with a powder blue bill. The logo is the familiar “C” in white and outlined in powder. In the middle of the “C” there is a red star, again to replicate the stars on the Chicago flag.

Objective Review

As a die-hard Cubs fan that is also a die-hard traditionalist, I wanted to hate these uniforms so badly. When the Cubs are at home, I want white uniforms with blue pinstripes and nothing else. I hated when the team wore the blue tops at home because it looked like spring training.

But again, I am learning a lot about all of these uniforms, and I’m growing as a person. These uniforms honor all of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods within the city limits. They are heavily influenced by the Chicago flag, the coolest and most iconic symbol of the city. They do exactly what they are supposed to do – connect a city.

My favorite part is the hat. the red star in the middle and the powder blue bill for the flag is such a great look.

I understand my bias is coming out.