In 1979 the Cardinals moved the numbers from the front of their jersey to sleeves. Sleeve numbers would maintain through 1980.
George Hendrick was traded to the Cardinals in 1979, and is known as the first player to wear his pants all the way to the ankles. While this wasn’t uniform for the team, it started a trend throughout baseball that endures into the 21st century.
Templeton is curiously wearing a jersey with no numbers on the front or the sleeves.
Team Colors
Cardinals Bright Red – PMS 186
Yellow uniform use – PMS 1235
Yellow print use – PMS 108
Navy Blue – PMS 289
Victory Blue – PMS 284
Cardinals Uniforms & Logos 