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Saturday, June 30, 2007
The Capitals' new look, which has been under development in conjunction with athletic apparel company Reebok for nearly three years, puts a modern touch on the star-laden, red, white and blue uniform the team wore from 1974 until 1995. "Going back to red, white and blue is about returning to tradition," said majority owner Ted Leonsis, who assumed control of the team in 1999. "I grew up a Caps fan. So red, white and blue is what I've always associated with the Caps. We've come up a design that is obvious and natural." "Capitals" is emblazoned in dark blue lettering on the chest of the jerseys, with the letter "t" extending down and forming a hockey stick alongside a stylized puck. "Washington" is written in capital letters over the club's name, and three stars -- representing Maryland, the District and Virginia -- sit above the city's name. The numbers and lettering on the back of the red home jersey are white with a blue outline. The font figures to be easy to read from the seats. A shoulder patch features a bald eagle, a 'W' intertwined in its spread wings, perched above a silhouette of the Capitol building. The white road jersey features the same logo on the front but the numbers and lettering on the back are red with a blue outline. The players' shorts are blue, as are the socks, which feature red and white striping. The Capitals' first significant uniform change occurred in 1995, when the franchise adopted a bald eagle for its primary logo and blue, black and bronze for its colors. In 2001, the alternate all-black, dome logo jersey became the home uniform.
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