September, 2006:

• Maryville College (TN) Unveil New Athletic Marks (NCAA)
  September 30, 2006
  Maryville College unveiled a new graphic identity for its sports teams during a ceremony held Saturday in Bartlett Hall. Administrators and student-athletes pulled back cloths covering placards to reveal six different logos, including a fierce-looking Scot (the College’s mascot), as well as an orange and garnet “Power M.” A new look for the words “Maryville” and “Scots,” utilizing a new typeface and the image of a sword to represent the “t” in “Scots,” was also presented to the public.
  Source: www.maryvillecollege.edu
   
• Northeastern State U. (OK) Drops "Redmen" Nickname (NCAA)
  September 29, 2006
  Northeastern State is dropping the Redmen nickname the university has used for more than 80 years. The school informed the NCAA of its decision by phone Friday, with a report to follow. The NCAA can bar schools with "hostile or abusive" team names from hosting or participating in the organization's championship events. Friday was the deadline for schools to say if they intend to change their names. The school is considering 400 suggestions for a new nickname. Neal Weaver, NSU vice president for university relations, said finalists will be announced next week, and by May a new name, logo and mascot will be in place.
  Source: www.cstv.com
   
• Major League Soccer to Sell Ad Space on Uniforms (Major League Soccer)
  September 28, 2006
  Major League Soccer doesn't have the talent, tradition or TV ratings of more storied American sports leagues. But starting next spring, MLS will be the first major team sports league in the U.S. to showcase ads where viewers can't miss them: on the fronts of player jerseys. Aside from NASCAR, no major American sports league permits prominent advertising on team jerseys, though the practice has long been accepted in Europe, Asia and Latin America. The MLS deal allows clubs to sell their own jersey rights and keep a majority of the revenue, a marked change for the 11-year-old league, which in the past has conducted most of its business through a central office and pooled sponsorship dollars.
  Source: www.post-gazette.com
   
• Milwaukee Bucks Unveil New Uniforms (National Basketball Association)
  September 28, 2006
  The off-season of “new” continued for the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night at the Bradley Center as the team revealed new home and road uniform styles for the 2006-07 season. The uniform premiere was part of the team’s Season Tip-Off party and more than 3,000 season subscribers and guests were expected to attend. After members of the Bucks roster were introduced to the audience, Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut, wearing the new home jersey and road jersey, respectively, made their entrance. They emerged out of darkness to the Bradley Center floor, wearing the new Adidas-designed uniforms and warm-ups. The home whites, made of “shimmer” fabric, display an updated Bucks nameplate in red and green, with red and green trim down the sides. The road uniform is forest green and is trimmed in white and red, while featuring a white and red-trimmed nameplate.
  Sources: www.nba.com/bucks/, www.jsonline.com
   
• Seattle Thunderbirds to Unveil 30th Anniversary Uniform (Western Hockey League)
  September 28, 2006
  The Seattle Thunderbirds will unveil a special 30th Anniversary jersey at their home opener on Saturday, September 30, against the Vancouver Giants. Game time is 7:05 p.m. at KeyArena. The special 30th Anniversary jersey will be worn at all 15 Saturday home games this season. The 30th Anniversary jersey was a joint design effort between the T-Birds staff, led by Ana Davenport, and head coach Rob Sumner. The jersey will be black, white, silver and blue, will have two commemorative shoulder patches celebrating the T- Birds and the Seattle Breakers and will have a unique Seattle logo on the front. "We wanted to create a jersey that was unique and celebrated 30 years of WHL hockey in Seattle," said T-Birds Director of Operations Rick Ronish. "I think we did that with this jersey."
  Source: www.oursportscentral.com
   
• Vancouver Giants Unveil New Memorial Cup Logo (Western Hockey League)
  September 29, 2006
  Ron Robison, WHL Commissioner and Vice President of the Canadian Hockey League and Ron Toigo, Championship Chair of the 2007 MasterCard Memorial Cup unveiled the new CHL MasterCard Memorial Cup logo today in the 2007 host city of Vancouver, British Columbia. The 89th edition of the MasterCard Memorial Cup will take place from Friday, May 18, 2007 to Sunday, May 27, 2007. All games will be played at the Pacific Coliseum on the PNE Grounds in Vancouver, British Columbia. “The new logo design prominently displays one of the most prestigious and coveted trophies in the game – the Memorial Cup” commented Ron Robison. “We believe this new brand will generate even further excitement in the event as we build toward the hosting of the best ever MasterCard Memorial Cup.
  Source: www.whl.ca
   
• Toronto Raptors Unveil New Uniforms (National Basketball Association)
  September 27, 2006
  With the start of Raptors training camp less than a week away, players and coaching staff unveiled changes to the team’s jersey Wednesday at the annual Toronto Raptors Charity Golf Classic. The unveiling marked the official transition to the team’s new primary colours - red and white. "As Canada’s basketball team, it is important to have both a home and road uniform with a strong, distinct Canadian look that complemented one another," said Beth Robertson, vice-president of marketing at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. "The popularity of the team's red road uniform, combined with feedback from Raptors fans and players supported our decision to make this change."
  Sources: www.nba.com/raptors/,  www.citynews.ca
   
• Everett Silvertips Unveil New Alternate Uniform (Western Hockey League)
  September 27, 2006
  Adding some spice during the Everett Silvertips home opening weekend, the hockey club will unveil their Saturday night forest green alternate jersey on Saturday, September 30 against the Kamloops Blazers at 7:05 p.m. at the Everett Events Center. The alternate jerseys will have a retro jersey feel with a tie up front and the alternate bear claw logo on the front of the jersey in the white and forest green color. The Silvertips will be the only team in the Western Hockey league to wear two different alternate jerseys throughout this season and the playoffs The only time that the Silvertips have worn a non- traditional jersey was last season when the Silvertips wore a special jersey to help public address announcer Dave Piland in his fight against cancer.
  Source: www.oursportscentral.com
   
• Pittsburgh Xplosion Join the CBA (Continental Basketball Association)
  September 26, 2006
  The Continental Basketball Association today announced the addition of the Pittsburgh Xplosion for the 2006-07 CBA season. The Xplosion will call the Mellon Arena home and will be coached by local legend Larry Anderson. The Xplosion will be included in partnership with Trinity Sports & Entertainment Group Inc. (TSEG), which earlier this season placed the Atlanta Krunk Wolverines and the Indiana Alleycats for the 2006-07 season. This marks the return to the Steel City for the CBA after 11 years. In 1994-95, the Pittsburgh Piranhas were the Eastern Division Champions and were eliminated in the CBA Finals by the Yakima Sunkings.
  Source: www.cbahoopsonline.com
   
• Vancouver Dragons to Play in 2006-2007 CBA Season (Continental Basketball Association)
  September 26, 2006
  The Continental Basketball Association today announced that the Vancouver Dragons will participate in the 2006-07 CBA Season. Veteran coach Rick Turner will serve as the Dragons first head coach. This marks the fourth CBA franchise to be located in Canada. The Dragons join the Saskatchewan Hawks (2001-02), Toronto Tornados (1983 – 85) and Alberta Dusters (1980 – 82) as CBA franchises in Canada. Puget Sound and Sport Entertainment, PSSE will operate the Dragons. PSSE is the brainchild of Bellevue executive Michael Tuckman, who will serve as the Co-general partner of West Coast Sports Holdings, Inc, the parent company of the Vancouver franchise, and as President and CEO of Professional Basketball Club of Vancouver, Limited Partnership, the owner and operator of the team.
  Source: www.cbahoopsonline.com
   
• Florida Pit Bulls Announce Name Change to Miami Majesty (Continental Basketball Association)
  September 26, 2006
  The Continental Basketball Association today announced that Trinity Sports & Entertainment Group announced that the Florida Pit Bulls and the Southern California Legends will not play in the upcoming 2006-2007 season due to circumstances involving the venues for both teams, but both will play in 2007-2008. The Pit Bulls had come to terms with the BankUnited Center on the campus of the University of Miami, but the day before the official announcement was to be made, the team was informed by a BankUnited Center official that the deal was overturned by UM’s athletic director at the last minute, citing concerns over a potential conflict with the Hurricanes’ basketball programs.
  Source: www.cbahoopsonline.com
   
• Utah Eagles to Join CBA (Continental Basketball Association)
  September 21, 2006
  The Continental Basketball Association today welcomed its newest member, the Utah Eagles for the 2006-07 season. The Utah Eagles will be based out of Salt Lake City and will call the Salt Lake City Community College home. Salt Lake City businessman Randy Mellor owns the Eagles. Mellor has sold and developed real estate for the past 13 years. He is also the founder of Unishippers, developing 480 franchises throughout the United States, with over 300 million in business yearly. Mellor is also the co-founder of Signature Alert, providing security systems to 37 cities across the United States.
  Sources: www.cbahoopsonline.com, www.deseretnews.com
   
• Uni Watch by Paul Lukas - "The Real Boys of Summer"
  September 21, 2006
  They're in uniform for every single baseball game. Many of them, in fact, get new uniform numbers every season. And yet almost nobody ever comments on them, or even thinks about them. Uni Watch is referring here to bat boys, who constitute a stealth element in the world of baseball uniforms. They wear the same unis as the players, but they're subject to a sometimes confusing set of customs and protocols.
  Source: www.espn.com
   
• Rockford IceHogs Unveil 2006-2007 Marketing Campaign (United Hockey League)
  September 19, 2006
  The Rockford IceHogs are set to kick off its eighth season and the United Hockey League club unveiled its 2006-07 marketing campaign at a press conference on Tuesday at Medicine Man, Inc. in downtown Rockford. The IceHogs introduced this year's marketing campaign "Are You Fan Enuff" in conjunction with Medicine Man, Inc. and Chris Toltzman, the Production Manager at Insight Media. Medicine Man's Mike Bunjan and Brent Shelton along with Toltzman and the IceHogs staff collaborated once again on this season's efforts on the marketing outline. "Are You Fan Enuff" is designed to be a fan-interactive campaign with IceHogs fans.
  Source: www.oursportscentral.com
   
• Toronto Raptors to Banish Purple from Uniforms (National Basketball Association)
  September 19, 2006
  The Toronto Raptors are white-washing purple out of their uniforms. Purple, the predominant colour of the Raptors since the team's expansion season, 1995-96, is history. The home uniforms will switch from white and purple to white with red trim, while the road uniforms will no longer be black and purple, but predominately red. The move, according to a Raptors insider, is to give the team a more "Canadian" look. Toronto is the only Canadian city with an NBA franchise, and the team is often referred to around the league as "Canada's Team." The Raptors officially will unveil the new uniforms later this month. As well, the actual Raptors/dinosaur logo, which has been a fixture with the team since expansion, will be replaced on the uniform, and at centre court, with the now popular claw logo.
  Source: vancouver.24hrs.ca
   
• Alma College to Keep Mascot; Unveil New Athletics Logos (NCAA)
  September 19, 2006
  Long-time Alma College mascot "Scotty" wants to clear the air - he is not going anywhere. "I read some postings on Facebook.com recently and was disturbed to see rumors that I was leaving the Maroon and Cream in favor of a pinecone," said the dapper Scotsman. "I have been with Alma College for years and have every intention of staying right here." Alma College Director of Athletics Ellen Curtis is relieved to know Scotty intends to stay at Alma College. “Scotty has been an icon for us for so many years that it’s hard to remember when he wasn’t,” said Curtis. In exciting athletic department news, a new graphic identity is in store for the Scots with the launch of a new logo set for public debut on October 21. The athletic-specific logo will debut one year after the College unveiled its official logo and tagline. The Alma College athletics graphic identity update will be a first for the Scots in recent history and comes after an evaluation of athletic department uniforms and team gear revealed Alma Athletics does not use a consistent logo. In the hope of becoming more readily identifiable in the state – other ‘A’ schools in Michigan include Albion, Adrian and Aquinas – Alma Athletics is thrilled to unveil its new logo on Oct. 21.
  Source: www.alma.edu
   
• Charlotte County Redfish Unveil Nickname, Logo (South Coast League (baseball))
  September 16, 2006
  With about 25 people attending the ceremony, Charlotte County’s red, blue and orange log was unflourished, team general manager Omar Roque announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, the Charlotte County Redfish!” The culmination of the name the team contest finished at the Town Center Mall ceremony Saturday morning with many wearing the team’s new baseball caps or carrying T-shirts. The South Coast League team baseball team will begin play next May at Charlotte County Stadium on State Road 776. "It sounds pretty good," Leonard Pasco of Port Charlotte said. "At first, I thought, 'Another fish?' But it sounds pretty good."
  Source: www.sun-herald.com
   
• Buffalo Sabres Unveil New Logo, Uniforms (National Hockey League)
  September 16, 2006
  The Buffalo Sabres today unveiled the team's new home and away jerseys at the club's first open practice of training camp at HSBC Arena. The new Sabres new uniform, unveiled on September 16, 2006, takes its inspiration from the original Sabres uniform (1971-96) and second uniform (1996-2005). The design was a collaborative effort between the Sabres and Reebok International. The new "blue and gold" colors have been altered to a deeper navy blue and richer gold that have a greater visual impact both in person and on television broadcasts. Silver accents and a revised "B-Sabre" logo were carried over from the team's second uniform.
  Source: www.sabres.com
   
• Indiana U. of Pennsylvania to Take Necessary Steps Regarding Nickname (NCAA)
  September 15, 2006
  Members of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees have authorized University officials to discontinue use of the “Indian” nickname following the current information gathering process, which began in May and ends Sept. 30. The Institutional Advancement Committee of the Trustees recommended the action to the Council in the form of a Committee-approved resolution at the Sept. 15 meeting of the Council of Trustees. The resolution authorizes the University to “take all necessary steps following the Sept. 30, 2006 conclusion of information gathering to discontinue the use of the ‘Indian’ nickname and proceed immediately in efforts to present a new nickname, and mascot if necessary, in a matter that is inclusive, expedient, prudent, and reflective of the values and culture of IUP.” “This issue is one that is highly controversial and sensitive, due to different perspectives by alumni and others,” said IUP President Tony Atwater.
  Source: www.iup.edu
   
• Cape Breton Screaming Eagles Unveil New Uniforms (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League)
  September 15, 2006
  The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles will play their opening home game this Sunday at 7:00PM against their provincial rivals; the Halifax Mooseheads. The Screaming Eagles 10th Anniversary team will consist of 24 players including 16 returning players and 8 rookies. There are four NHL affiliated players including team captain James Sheppard (Minnesota), goaltender Onderj Pavelec (Atlanta), and defensemen Oskars Bartulis (Philadelphia) and J.C. Sawyer (Ottawa). The game will kick off with the Men of the Deeps singing O’Canada. Following the National Anthem Edna Wardrope, the mother of Screaming Eagles first ever draft pick Trevor Ettinger, will drop the puck during a ceremonial opening face-off. Ettinger, a fan favorite, played three seasons with the Screaming Eagles (1997- 2000) and went on play in the ECHL and AHL before passing away in 2003. Also set for opening night is the debut of the redesigned Screaming Eagles Jerseys. Both the home and away jerseys have been changed for this season and will feature a 10th Anniversary logo placed on each shoulder.
  Source: www.capebretoneagles.com
   
• Charlotte South Coast League Franchise to Unveil Name, Logo (South Coast League (baseball))
  September, 15, 2006
  Omar Roque was sure that someone would figure it out. The general manager for Charlotte County's entry to the South Coast League posted a silhouette of the new logo on the team's Web site, and having seen the logo time and time again, he was sure someone would see get it. So far, nobody has. "Somebody saw lips and somebody saw a pirate," Roque said. "My worry with the blacked-out logo was that I see it and I see (the logo). I thought some people would guess it." Not yet, anyway. The team will announce their name and unveil their logo Saturday in a press conference at 11 a.m. in front of the Regal Cinemas at the Town Center Mall in Port Charlotte. But even though the name and logo will be revealed at a "press conference," Roque encouraged the public to attend, with baseball caps, T-shirts and other memorabilia available at the launch.
  Source: www.sun-herald.com
   
• U. of Nebraska-Omaha Unveils 10th Anniversary Hockey Logo (NCAA)
  September 15, 2006
  A logo designed by Doug Johansen of Elkhorn, Neb., will be the one used to commemorate UNO's 10th Anniversary season of NCAA Division I hockey. The logo will be used at center ice at the Qwest Center and on the Maverick media guide and game programs. The design was selected from a field of 84 entries in the contest which began last spring. Johansen will receive two full season tickets for the 2006-07 Maverick season, complimentary hockey merchandise and will be recognized at center ice at the Maverick home opener Oct. 10 against Manitoba at the Qwest Center. UNO announced that it would start a Division I hockey program on May 1, 1996 and played its first game on October 17, 1997.
  Source: gomavs.unomaha.edu
   
• New York Titans Unveil Nickname, Logo (National Lacrosse League)
  September 13, 2006
  The "New York Titans" was introduced today as the name of the New York expansion team. The Titans will wear orange and blue as the team's official colors. The logo features an armored helmet with the letter "T" displayed in the face opening, and the team name boldly written across the bottom. New York also unveiled its new website, nytitanslacrosse.com. Along with the team name announcement, the Titans released the schedule for their inaugural season. The team will play four home games at Madison Square Garden and four home games at Nassau Veteran's Memorial Coliseum. The announcement was made today by Team President George Daniel. In July, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that an online poll would be conducted to name the team. Over 7000 fan entries were received. "The overwhelming choice of the fans is Titans." said Daniel. "The image of New York is one of power. The name Titans captures that."
  Source: www.nll.com
   
• NCAA Unveils Logo for 2008 Men's Final Four (NCAA)
  September 13, 2006
  Eighteen months of preparation for the 2008 Men’s Final Four began Wednesday with the unveiling of the logo that will serve as the symbol for San Antonio’s third opportunity to host the event since 1998. The 2008 Final Four logo was unveiled in front of hundreds of eighth–grade students from San Antonio’s Poe Middle School and members of the San Antonio Local Organizing Committee (SALOC).
  Source: www.ncaa.org
   
• Worcester Sharks Unveil Uniforms (American Hockey League)
  September 13, 2006
  The AHL's Worcester Sharks on Wednesday unveiled the look of their official team jerseys for home and away games, as well as the alternate jersey. The home and away jerseys feature Worcester's shark logo, modeled after that of their parent club, the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks. The alternate jersey features a shield with the letter "W" and a shark fin coming out of the waves.
  Source: www.theahl.com
   
• Buffalo Sabres to Unveil New Uniforms on Saturday, September 16 (National Hockey League)
  September 8, 2006
  The team will hit the ice at the HSBC Arena at 10:30 a.m. wearing the new home and road uniforms, along with the new retro third jersey. Fans will be able to see the new uniforms in action as two groups will then participate in a scrimmage. New Sabres merchandise will also be available for purchase in the Sabres Store. Also that day, individual game tickets for the 2006-07 regular season will also go on sale starting at 9 a.m. Tickets will be available in person at the HSBC Arena Box Office, all tickets.com outlets in Tops Markets, online at www.sabres.com, tickets.com or charge by phone at 1-888-223-6000.
  Source: www.wgr550.com
   
• FresnoBee.com - "Quite the Look"
  September 8, 2006
  Halloween arrives early at Bulldog Stadium, though some in Oregon consider it fashion weekend. Which costume will the Oregon Ducks football team wear against Fresno State on Saturday? Like a rainbow gone bad, Oregon's jerseys come in yellow, green, black and white — all in jelly-belly-like shades. Matching pants are included, though they can be mixed with different color jerseys. Then there's an all-green helmet, an all-white helmet on the way and a yellow helmet that remains in the works. Once all the helmets are completed, Oregon will have 48 uniform variations, almost enough to avoid repeating looks during a four-year career.
  Source: www.fresnobee.com
   
• Uni Watch by Paul Lukas - "The New Fashions of the NFL"
  September 7, 2006
  The 2006 NFL season, which kicks off tonight in Pittsburgh, offers something unique for Uni Watchers: Every single game will feature new uniforms. That's because the officiating crews have new attire this season. At first glance, it looks like they just changed the thickness of the stripes, but there's a lot more to it than that. There's way too much black, from the pocket and the side panel to the underarm and the sleeves (especially on the long-sleeved version). And that's nothing compared to how much black we'll see when the weather turns cold, because current plans call for the standard white knickers to be replaced by (get this) full-length black slacks with a white stripe. Expect lots of bellhop and doorman jokes, but get your licks in fast, because Uni Watch is willing to bet right now that these pants will be quietly abandoned after one season.
  Source: www.espn.com
   
• San Antonio Rampage Unveil New Colors, Uniforms (American Hockey League)
  September 7, 2006
  In recognition of the San Antonio Rampage's fifth anniversary in the Alamo City, the club on Thursday unveiled its new uniform and colors for the upcoming season. The team officially changed its colors to silver, black and grey in order to reflect consistency of the brand across all three Spurs Sports & Entertainment franchises. The team's official colors are now in line with the three-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs and the WNBA's San Antonio Silver Stars. The primary and secondary logos have not changed in design, but the team has added an alternate logo of just the Rampage bull head.
  Source: www.theahl.com
   
• Ohio Northern U. Unveils New Athletic Marks (NCAA)
  September 5, 2006
  Ohio Northern University will unveil its new Polar Bear logo in a ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 11:30 am in the McIntosh Center on the ONU campus. The new logo will replace the previous logo which has been in use since the early 1980s. Born March 16, 1923, the Polar Bear was officially chosen on that date as mascot for the Ohio Northern athletic teams. The polar bear was chosen by an overwhelming vote of the student body to personify the spirit of ONU. For decades, the Ohio Northern Polar Bear appeared in many forms on uniforms, in drawings, and finally in costume – some were fearsome while others were humorous. At least once, in the 1978 yearbook, the Polar Bear was called “Pipey.” It wasn’t’ until its 75th year, 1998, that The Bear was officially named “Klondike.”
  Source: www.onu.edu
   
• PLAYERS INC Launches Advertising Campaign (National Football League)
  September 5, 2006
  PLAYERS INC, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association, will unveil a new brand identity, utilizing the word-mark NFLPLAYERS below the player icon, in their new advertising campaign beginning with the start of the 2006 NFL season. The branding and ad campaigns were created and produced by PLAYERS INC and Forty Forty, a Berkeley, Calif. based branding agency that builds sports and entertainment brands in untraditional ways. The new brand identity incorporating the player icon with the word-mark NFLPLAYERS, which will be used as the identifier of PLAYERS INC licensees, sponsors and properties, was created to more efficiently illustrate the authenticity of the players' own company. PLAYERS INC will remain the corporate name while NFLPLAYERS and the player icon will be used as the primary consumer brand identity.
  Source: biz.yahoo.com
   
• U. College of the Fraser Valley Unveils New Athletic Mark (CWUAA)
  September 5, 2006
  The University College of the Fraser Valley Cascades have a brand-new look, just on time for their Canadian Interuniversity Sport debut today. (Thursday) The UCFV athletic department unveiled a redesigned logo on Tuesday. "The creation of a true athletics logo for the Cascades program has been 23 years in waiting but I'm certain that once everyone has a look at what's been produced, they'll agree that it's been well worth the wait," said athletic director Mark Kosak. The Cascades have used the university's mountain crest logo since the athletics program was founded in 1983.
  Source: www.abbynews.com
   
• Hamilton Tiger-Cats to Wear, Auction Off White Helmets (Canadian Football League)
  September 4, 2006
  The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are offering up some fashion advice to their fans this weekend; don't wear white after Labour Day. During the Labour Day Classic, Ticats players will wear a white helmet adorned with a special alternative logo when they go head-to-head with the Toronto Argonauts. Each game-worn helmet will then be autographed and put up for auction on Ticats.ca in support of the Ticats Literacy and Youth Participation Programs.
  Source: www.ticats.ca
   
• U. of Tennessee Recognizes Student-Athletes On Field (NCAA)
  September 1, 2006
  When the Tennessee Volunteers football team takes the field this Saturday, spectators will notice an addition to several players. jerseys: the VOLScholar insignia. The VOLScholar program, an initiative of the Thornton Athletics Student Life Center in cooperation with the men's and women's athletics departments, is a comprehensive academic and citizenship-building program that has gained enthusiastic support from several UT men's and women's teams. Student-athletes earn the right to wear the VOLScholar patch by achieving a 3.0 grade-point average in the previous fall and/or spring semester.
  Source: utsports.cstv.com
   
• Arizona Diamondbacks to Change Colors for 2007 (MLB/National League)
  September 1, 2006
  Red is the new purple. The Diamondbacks are expected to unveil new colors and uniforms at the end of this season, replacing the organization's signature purple with a brick red and tan color scheme that will give the team a makeover heading into its 10th season in existence. Specifics of the club's new look, first reported by ESPN.com earlier this week after a team shop employee apparently leaked word of the changes to the Web site, could not be confirmed by the organization because of baseball's regulations.
  Source: www.azcentral.com