Thursday night is a momentous one for MLB. In the fourth edition of the MLB at the Field of Dreams game, we'll get a chance to watch the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins at the ballpark adjacent to the site of the movie of the same name.
As you watch these two teams duke it out in the middle of a thematic cornfield, you'll probably be wondering about the special uniforms they'll be wearing. Both have their own unique story and place in their respective franchises' history. Because, when boiled down, that's what this still relatively new Field of Dreams tradition is all about: Paying tribute to baseball history and those who came before.
Here's a quick primer of what you should know about these threads as you watch the Field of Dreams
game.
What are the Phillies' 'Field of Dreams' uniforms from?
Per MLB.com, the gray road uniforms the Phillies will be wearing are inspired by the same ones they wore from 1939-1941. The big sleeve patch you'll notice is a homage to their 1939 uniforms specifically and what was once believed to be baseball's original 100th anniversary (1839-1939). Even the bold red "P" on their caps is a tribute to the team's historic font.
What are the Twins' 'Field of Dreams' uniforms from?
As for the Twins, the uniforms they'll be wearing are inspired by their appearance during the 1960s. The sleeve patch they will have is a nod to their old "Minnie and Paul" logo. The Twins used to have the sleeve patch worn regularly until only a few years ago.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: What are the Phillies' and Twins' Field of Dreams uniforms from?
