Did you ever wear a button up light blue Elbeco?

[mbkcoach]

I started in 94 at age of 16 umpiring we wore the light blue button up Elbeco shirts.  Just wondering how many guys are left from this generation or are most of the guys used to wearing the polo shirts?

[SJA]

Sure did!

:-(

[kylejt]

I still wear them, on occasion. You'd be surprised how much cooler they are than "modern" shirts.

[mbkcoach]

kyle are you being serious?  Does your partner have them too? or do you let them borrow one?

[Stan W.]

I sure did..still have one from the old days............(doesn't fit unfortunately).......but once we went to the pullover, Ive never looked back.......

[BigUmpire]

Still have 10.

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[mbkcoach]

Bigumpire are you a hoarder or can you not let go of the past!!!!

[noumpere]

it took a while for some old-school umpires to move to the new elbecos but most eventually made the move.

[Majordave]

I've always wanted one to wear and do an old school game. I'm betting they really are cooler than most of the heavier weight and darker color polo shirts.

[Stan W.]

I do remember that my first Navy pullover was a very thick polyester Cliff Keen and that it was very hot, but at that time I was just so happy to finally get on an updated uniform par with the rest of the umpire world, I didnt mind it that much....

[BigUmpire]

Bigumpire are you a hoarder or can you not let go of the past!!!!

I wear them to paint and muck out the stables.

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[mbkcoach]

Ok gotcha.  thanks big umpire!!!

[rjt6]

http://shop.isfsoftball.org/product.sc?productId=140

 

Well, did a quick Google search and found this. Elbeco shirts for $5.00

 

These are the right ones, right?

[mbkcoach]

Yes!! Im gonna buy a couple so we can have a throwback night!!!!

[GerryB]

Still hanging in my closet.

[umpstu]

Wore them a few years.  Like the current style much better.  Plus, the new style doesn't show button strain as much.

[Mr Ump]

I stil got one, all patched up and ready to go. LOL....The Polos are so much better and more comfortable. For me they were hot and did not move or breath well.

[LMSANS]

40 years ago when I wore a balloon protector...and jeans.

[BretMan]

I started in 1999, polos were the norm by then. Of course, you also had zip up and dazzle polos, so it wasn't all good!

Back a few years ago I found a new, in the wrapper, Elbeco on eBay. Bought it for five bucks and have worn it a couple of times when working solo. My impression is that they don't breathe as well as modern polos and it seemed hot to me.

[rjt6]

I have heard both that they are cooler and they are hotter.  Which is it?  

 

(I've never worn one before.)

[Magic]

I wore them.

[Maineac]

Broke into umpiring with them in 1987. And I think they're cooler.

[DVA7130]

I kinda really want one.

Anybody have a couple of nice clean mediums?

[rjt6]

@DVA7130 - Here is a link to a site where you can get Elbecos for $5.00

 

NEVERMIND, they don't have mediums. Just large and above.

 

http://shop.isfsoftball.org/product.sc?productId=140

Edited July 8, 2014 by rjt6

[kylejt]

I've got three. One XL, and two larges, ironed and ready to rock 'n roll for special occasions.

 

With a breeze, they're cooler. I think some may remember them being worn with a slimy cotton T-shirt, instead of modern undergarments.