The Hawks unveiled a new look, one that pays homage to their beginnings in Atlanta, as the franchise celebrates its 50th anniversary in the city. The Hawks will wear a throwback uniform for several games in the upcoming season that were modeled after those from 1968 when the franchise moved from St. Louis.
The blue uniform with red lettering was worn by such players as Lou Hudson for Atlanta from 1968-70.
“When they moved to Atlanta, they had this uniform, the power blue and red, that they proudly wore,” Hawks CEO Steve Koonin said Wednesday night at an event to unveil changes for the upcoming season, including the Philips Arena remodel.