Editor's note: The Sharks have been in existence for 28 years and have worn a variety of jerseys in that span - teal, black and white. NBC Sports California ranked the five best sweaters since San Jose first took the ice in 1991. We start with the fifth-best Sharks jersey: The current black sweater.
The idea of a "blackout" uniform is something that has fired up fan bases all across sports for years. Football and basketball teams all across the country will unveil a special black uniform, often pairing it with a significant game in the season, and encourage fans to come head-to-toe in black as well.