Binghamton Mets unveil very patriotic Independence Day jerseys
If at first you don’t succeed, try again.
That’s a very good mantra to live by in general, and it’s a good mantra to live by in the world of business and marketing.
With that said, credit the Binghamton Mets, a minor-league affiliate of the New York Mets, because they keep trying.
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After announcing ‘Netflix & Chill’ Night earlier this week — and perhaps not completely understanding its ramifications — they have come back strong with perhaps the most patriotic promotion in professional sports. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/mets-minor-league-team-schedules–netflix—chill–night-212034208.html
Happy Independence Day, baseball fans.
First of all, it doesn’t get any better than double fireworks. Well, unless you can somehow triple them.
But the real winner here: the jerseys.
Those are as patriotic as you’ll find, from the red, white and blue color scheme, to the stars and stripes logo, to yes, the sleeves. Though not confirmed, it would appear that’s a portion of the Declaration of Independence. If so, that’s a pretty creative touch. Not only would they be colorful, they would be educational as well.
[Related: Mets to wear 1986 throwbacks several times in 2016]
And yes, I say that knowing some people will feel like they went over-the-top with the patriotism. But hey, you can’t satisfy everybody anyway. As long as they satisfy enough to fill the ballpark, it’s a job well done.
Speaking along those lines too, as is usually the case with these specialized jerseys, the team will be holding an auction after the game. Hopefully it’s a good turn out and a fruitful endeavor for whichever lucky charity ultimately receives the proceeds.
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Mark Townsend is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter! Follow @Townie813
