Mike Walker, like most proud fathers, keeps several pictures of his baby on his cellphone. Only Walker's baby isn't flesh and blood, it's mainly polyester double knit.
Walker, who has been the creative force behind Major League Soccer gear from German sportswear giant Adidas for nearly two decades, has lovingly nurtured hundreds of team jerseys into being. But he admits he has a soft spot for the inaugural uniforms of the Los Angeles Football Club, which will be unveiled Saturday in a downtown fan event.
"It's fantastic," he said, swiping through cellphone photos. "It may be the best jersey of the entire season.