Gastonia Grizzlies Unveil Tuxedo Uniforms for Opening Day
May 23, 2014 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Gastonia Grizzlies News Release
Summer collegiate baseball teams will open their seasons around the country this weekend, but one team has taken the formality of Opening Day to a whole new level!
The Gastonia Grizzlies of the Coastal Plain League have unveiled new uniforms designed like tuxedos for Saturday night's opener against the Martinsville Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia, N.C.
The jerseys feature black vests and yellow ties along with an actual collar. The team took it a notch further by using special pants that resemble tuxedo pants with thick, gray piping running down the legs.
"Our goal is to always raise the bar when it comes to being creative and innovative," said Grizzlies Managing Partner Jesse Cole. "We wanted to take a fun, stylish approach with this design, instead of the typical uniform. Head coach Jason Wood has recruited what we feel is a championship team and now the Grizzlies will be the best dressed team in sports as well."
About the Coastal Plain League:
The Coastal Plain League is the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 18th season in 2014, the CPL features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Further more, the CPL has had nearly 1,200 alumni drafted and 68 alums - including 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander - make their Major League debut thus far; while another notable alum - Russell Wilson - won Super Bowl XLVIII. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at CoastalPlain.com, and be sure to friend us on Facebook (at www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (as CPLBaseball).
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