Since roughly 70% of my posts here at The Fightins revolve around Sarge Matthews, it’s no secret that I have what some might call an unhealthy obsession with the guy. Because of this so-called “unhealthy obsession”, I’d like to think I’m somewhat of a Sarge Matthews historian, and any chance I get, I like to absorb more information about him. So imagine my excitement when I moseyed on over to Paul Luka’s fantastic Uni Watch site this morning and saw a giant Sarge Matthews jersey posted at the top of the page.
I’ll give you a second to imagine…
Done? Good.
Now take a peek at this 1983 jersey from the Sarge and tell me if you spot anything out of the ordinary:
You see it! How fucking cool is that? Here’s Paul Lukas to explain:
That smudge on the right sleeve is a little sergeant’s pin — a reference to Matthews’s nickname, Sarge. [...]
“The jersey’s current owner said he received it from Matthews with confirmation that the pin was worn during the 1983 season,” says Jared Wheeler, who displayed the jersey in the Philly baseball history exhibit he recently curated. “He also had a photo that confirmed this, but I was unable to get a shot of that to send to you.”
There you have it, folks. The man wore a cot damn SERGEANT’S PIN while he played. If that’s not dedication, I don’t know what is.
Sarge Matthews, we salute you sir.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 10:09 am
THAT right there is how a uniform is SUPPOSED to look
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:09 am
Since Sarge entered the booth we’ve done nothing but win divisions and a pennant and a WFC. Coincidence?
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:39 am
He brings a whole new level of awesomeness to the organization. I love our bumbling announcers.
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:43 am
From Gary Matthews’ Wiki page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Matthews
Hat enthusiast
Matthews’ rise as a color commentator has been attributed to his fedora collection. The Philadelphia Phillies fan blog The Fightins helped build the legend with slideshows, frequent posts, and general affection for his fedora hats. Due to the combination of the website the Fightins and the Sarge’s infectious personality, Matthews has become a fan favorite in Philadelphia, as almost everyone eagerly awaits for “cadillac time.”
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:11 am
Staff Sargeant Matthews. What’s up.
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:45 am
“What you want to do is jerk OFF the pin…..and makes sure it doesn’t jam you and if it cums…..it CUMS….”
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:59 am
What I would like to know, though, is why is his nickname Sarge? Is there a reason, or is it just that it’s awesome?
September 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Well, they missed the CADILLAC hood ornament I had stitched to the OTHER sleeve.
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:31 pm
@Watrick, I found this:
“The ‘Sarge’ nickname came from his habit, developed early in the ‘84 season, of saluting the legions of LF bleacher fans who would cheer his every appearance in the outfield. In August, he arranged for caps with “sergeant stripes” and his name to be distributed to all bleacher fans.”
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Can we get a birdland shirt that honors Sarge’s hope that batters are able to really “drive the ball?”
September 4th, 2009 at 9:04 am
might be a silly question, but why isn’t there a birdland sarge shirt referencing ‘cadillac time’? perhaps a pic of sarge sitting in a cadillac painted army green with the stripes??? i think it could work and people would buy it. hell, i’d buy it.