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    betplom
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    Managers in uniform - how did it all begin?

    Why is it that baseball managers/coaches wear the team uniform (including baseball cap and cleats) when other N. American sports coaches wear either a suit (Basketball - Hockey) or a golf shirt (Football)?

    I think it would be good for a laugh to see coaches wearing the uniform the players wear in the other sports.

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    Yes , me too , very funny !!!!

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    Agreed! It would also be just as odd to see baseball managers out of uniform. Interesting observation that I had never given any thought to.

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    In the early days, and on into the 1950s, the manager was very often also a player. That's why they've always been in uniform.

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    Great information! That explanation makes sense!

    Thanks WB!

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