The Toledo Mud Hens decided that a day/night doubleheader in July needed a theme. So someone came up with Christmas in July, which the team embraced wholeheartedly.
Toledo Mud Hens wear ugly Christmas uniforms in July
The Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers have some HO-HO-HOrrible jerseys.
Donald Miralle
@MudHens play a Christmas in July Day/Night Double Header w/ a pair of jerseys being auctioned & a pair of giveaways pic.twitter.com/M4mmz21pPc
— Minor League Promos (@MiLBPromos) July 19, 2014 Two different jerseys, one for each of Saturday’s games, AND mascot ornaments?! That’s some serious dedication.
BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!
A CHRISTMAS TREE! (Sort of)
Your Hen just wouldn't come out to play with out a Christmas tree today. Happy Christmas in July! #mudhens14 pic.twitter.com/hCDIlYQwvH
— Toledo Mud Hens (@MudHens) July 19, 2014 Total dedication.
Melvin Mercedes is channeling his inner Santa Claus for tonight's game! #ChristmasInJuly pic.twitter.com/ts9s7NmUsu
— Toledo Mud Hens (@MudHens) July 19, 2014 We know what you're all thinking though. The Detroit Tigers -- the Mud Hens' parent club -- TOTALLY need to call these jerseys up to the majors!
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