THE CANADIAN PRESS
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders will be wearing a modified version of their black alternate jersey for remaining home games this season, the team announced Wednesday.
Introduced in 2015 as the Stampeders’ signature third uniform, the ‘Outlaw’ jerseys previously featured crossed pistols across the shoulder patch. Those patches will be covered in consideration for the loss of Mylan Hicks last month.
Hick was 23 years old when he lost his life in an act of violence on Sept. 25.
“The team made the decision to cover the shoulder patch worn by the players on the field for the remainder of the 2016 season to acknowledge last month’s tragic loss of Mylan Hicks,” said Stampeders president and general manager John Hufnagel.
The Stampeders started wearing black alternate jerseys back in 1994 and they’ve since become synonymous with Calgary Stampeders football. Hufnagel added Wednesday that the tradition is important to the Stampeders and the black jerseys will remain, but there could be some potential changes that take place beyond this season.
“The Stampeders’ black jersey has been very popular with many of our fans and players since we became the first CFL team to wear an alternate jersey in 1994 and it will remain an important part of our identity,” said Hufnagel. “Following the season, we will review all options in regards to potential changes to the design of the jersey.”
Calgary plays its final regular season home game on Friday night against the Toronto Argonauts but will also host the Western Final on Nov. 20.
