Cubs Reveal New City Connect Uniforms

There was much grumbling when the first images of the Cubs’ new City Connect jerseys were leaked online last week, but the official announcement should be met with less caustic reviews. While I’m still a little iffy on the jerseys themselves, the overall look is quite a bit better.

According to Nike, these uniforms “explore a franchise’s connection to its city and its fanbase, each with distinct personalities, values, customs and traditions.” In this case, Wrigleyville is understandably given preference in the nod to Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. Check out the video below for more on that.

Not just a place, but a feeling.

To the City of Chicago, its people and #All77 of its neighborhoods.…