in 1929, the Yankees become first team to wear digits on uniforms. Numbers are assigned based on the order in the lineup thus Earle Combs wore #1, Mark Koenig #2, Babe Ruth #3, Lou Gehrig #4, Bob Meusel #5, Tony Lazzeri #6, Leo Durocher #7, Johnny Grabowski #8, Benny Bengough #9, and Bill Dickey #10 (#’s 8-10 are all catchers) rounding out the starting line-up. Thanks to NationalPastime.com.)
The Amazon Report on uniforms:
Baseball Uniforms of the 20th century: The Official Major League Baseball Guide
Now Batting, Number…: The Mystique, Superstition, and Lore of Baseball’s Uniform Numbers
Best By Number: Who Wore What With Distinction
Mets by the Numbers: A Complete Team History of the Amazin’ Mets by Uniform Number
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