The Cardinals switched back to gray uniforms on the road in 1985, but maintained the same uniform design and elements with one tiny exception. We observed that in 1985 the Birds on the Bat wing pattern slightly changed. See below.
In 1987 Rawlings began adding their makers tag to the sleeve of the jersey.
In 1987 the Cardinals wore a sleeve patch in the World Series that was different from the official ’87 Series print graphic.
In 1989 team owner August A Busch Jr passed away on September 29th. The Cardinals wore a black band on their left sleeve starting on September 29th for the final home series. In 1990, they wore AAB JR patches on the left sleeve.
Team Colors
Cardinals Bright Red – PMS 186
Yellow uniform use – PMS 1235
Yellow print use – PMS 108
Navy Blue – PMS 289
Cardinals Uniforms & Logos 