Alright so Baltimore has some really cool elements to draw on for a special edition jersey. The colours on the city flag (and the state flag of Maryland for that matter) provide a useful base, and the focal point of the battle monument provides a nice historic centrepiece. So you could focus on that -- I mean the team name is the Platoon, ffs; half the work is already done -- and have like, a stylised, artistic depiction of the Battle of Baltimore in the lower part of the jersey on the back, fading into a red and white "sky" (with clouds)... and the battle monument on the front, with the team logo. Then have the yellow/black pattern from the flag across the shoulders and sleeves or something.

Could combine this with a whole promotional thing where each jersey has names commemorating fallen soldiers along the hem. And because you couldn't really put all of them on every jersey, you could have that bit attached later, like a section of one long hem produced specifically for these jerseys. That way each jersey would be unique. Special name/number printing as well, where you can't get regular name/numbers on the jersey, but instead, all jerseys come with no nameplate, only a number can be added.

Have a whole campaign about the history associated with it, and have players do short soundbites on "why I'm proud to represent Baltimore". Really drive home the pride aspect, and push it as a local jersey for local people, celebrating their heritage and history.


(ISFL: 37thchamber)