ALLENTOWN - The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have worn jerseys that resemble the silks of a jockey and those that look like hockey sweaters. There have been Star Wars jerseys, Batman jerseys, and Halloween jerseys. They once suited up in police-themed uniforms while their opponents dressed as firefighters.
Novelty jerseys have been a staple for the IronPigs since their 2008 inaugural season, which is also around the time that the whacky-jersey craze started sweeping through the minor leagues. The Phillies' triple-A affiliate has sported jerseys that looked like Michael Jackson's "Thriller" jacket and another covered in Hawaiian print.
"They keep you guessing," said infielder Russ Canzler, who played on Wednesday with a camel's face on the front of his jersey.