Tonight’s Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates game will feature Negro League uniforms for the Pirates’ annual “Negro Leagues Heritage Game.” The Pirates will become the Homestead Grays and the Cubs will be the Leland Giants.
According to sportslogos.net, the Leland Giants were formed in 1901 after the merger of the Chicago Unions and the Chicago Columbia Giants. The Chicago Leland Giants were named after their owner Frank Leland.
While the Homestead Grays uniforms are the most worn Negro League uniform in MLB history, I can honestly say I don’t recall the Cubs ever wearing Negro League uniforms previously. If anyone can find a photo, please send it my way.
Here is a look at what the Cubs will be wearing tonight. I’ll be looking forward to seeing those high-cuffed pants. Though, I wish they were wearing the caps with the logo instead of a plain black cap.
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— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) June 16, 2017
