In 1938 the multi-stripe piping was replaced in favor of a thick red stripe. This thicker piping is known as a Soutache braid. The uniforms were otherwise unchanged.

1938 Birds on the Bat
1938 Pepper Martin Jersey, with 1939 patch added

The Pepper Martin jersey above is clearly a 1938 based on the piping pattern and buttoned uniform, however for some reason the 1939 patch has been added to it. This jersey might have also been worn in 1939.

1938 Frenchy Bordagaray
1938 Frankie Frisch
1938 Frankie Frisch
While this Frisch photo is handwritten with 1934, we know based on this uniform look that the photo is from 1938.
1938 Johnny Mize
1938 Clyde Shoun
1938 Pepper Martin
1938 Mort Cooper
1938 Pepper Martin and Dizzy Dean

Team Colors

Cardinals Red – PMS 200

Vintage Yellow – PMS 1225

Navy Blue – PMS 288

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