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It may have been a great week in sports (the Super Bowl, the Australian Open finals, and lest we forget the cute-as-hell Puppy Bowl), but it’s been a very bad week for sports fashion. Here are this week’s biggest faux pas:
1.) The Montreal Canadiens’ CAC throwback jerseys
Some things are meant to stay in the past forever, as these throwbacks exemplify. That’s why the Habs have this week’s biggest fashion blunder in the world of sports. Whether you think these hockey sweaters look more like prison uniforms, pajamas, or psychedelic WTFery, the fact remains that they’re fugly. So Montreal, you want to honor the 1912-1913 team, ay? Well, we suggest finding another way to do it than donning such ugly garb. Seriously, won’t somebody think of the children?
2.) Reebok’s Steelers Championship Cap
Reebok, what are you thinking? You know that the Steelers won the Super Bowl and not the Seattle Seahawks, right? The saddest part is, this isn’t even the biggest eyesore when it comes to Steelers championship gear (although it’s definitely the most confusing).
3.) The L.A. Lakers Go Green
Speaking of confusing, may I present this Irish-themed L.A. Lakers t-shirt. Adidas, do you know what this looks like? Yep, a Boston Celtics t-shirt. The very same Celtics that are loathed in L.A., and who beat the Lakers in last year’s NBA finals. Do you, uh, even watch basketball, Adidas? Because if you did, you’d know that this shirt is a major sports crime against fashion.
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