Inland Empire 66ers pay homage to Riverside with special uniforms

The Inland Empire 66ers are donning special uniforms this weekend in a nod to the city of Riverside.

The minor-league team sported brown-and-yellow uniforms featuring Riverside’s iconic raincross symbol on Friday, Aug. 9, as it faced the San Jose Giants at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino.

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Players also will wear them Saturday, Aug. 10, team spokesperson Steve Wendt said.

“We’re the Inland Empire team, and there’s no doubt that Riverside is the crown jewel of the Inland Empire,” Wendt said. “And the raincross is definitely the symbol of Riverside.”

The raincross is featured on architecture throughout Riverside, including spots in downtown, at the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa as well as on streetlights and bridges.

Players’ jerseys featured “Riverside” across the front with the raincross on the sleeve and cap.

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Last month, the 66ers paid tribute to Redlands with red-and-orange uniforms and by adopting the name “Pickers” in honor of the city’s citrus heritage.

The team has been wearing special uniforms to celebrate the Inland Empire since last year, Wendt said.

“We want to find ways to celebrate the different communities of the Inland Empire,” he said.

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