What Makes St. Patrick’s Day Custom Jerseys So Special?

Every year, on March 17^th, a number of NBA, MLB and NHL players arrive at their lockers to change into their game day uniforms — but something is different. The classic red of the Chicago Bulls jersey is nowhere to be found; the traditional Pittsburgh black-and-yellow is missing from the Pirates uniforms; and the blue of the Columbus Blue Jackets appears to have a different hue.

On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish — or at least celebrating Irish heritage and the Emerald Isle — and that makes St. Patrick’s Day one of the most fun and notable holidays on the sports’ calendar.

While the tradition is particularly popular in the marketing departments of professional teams, wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day goes far beyond selling a few additional jerseys at the merchandise stand.

What makes Kelly green jerseys so special? Well, much like the benefits of wearing custom-made mouthguards, there are three distinct advantages to wearing a holiday-themed custom jersey on the field, court or ice:

1. U-N-I-T-Y

No matter what your heritage may be, nothing brings people together like holidays. They unite family and friends in celebration of a shared culture and identity, and holidays are a good reminder of the things we’re proud to be a part of.

Custom team gear has a similar effect on your squad. When your players are given a special jersey to wear just one time, it helps bring them closer together and feel like they are a part of something bigger — a group, a team, a family. 

And that goes a long way to focusing on one singular goal: winning.

2. Common Colors

There’s a reason why Kelly green is so prevalent this time of year — and it’s not just because it’s a great color. Along with the shamrock, it’s a symbol of Irish pride and represents an appreciation for an entire culture; and you know that the moment you see a group of people walking together in their green around March 17^th.

Groups who wear a common color and logo are prideful people. Their shared, unified look represents one common goal, making them a cohesive unit. That’s an intimidating thing.

Use your team’s cohesive identity to your advantage and strike fear into your opponents.

3. Loud And Proud

When you think of St. Patty’s Day, the first thing that likely comes to mind is partying. It’s no secret that St. Patrick’s Day is a festive celebration and one of the charms of the holiday is acceptable rowdiness. There’s a lot of pride in letting everyone know you came to have a good time and celebrated the occasion fully.

With a unified and color-cohesive look, your team takes on a similar loud and proud presence. After all, looking the part of a champion is half the battle to actually becoming a champion. And no celebration is as special as a championship celebration.

Well, except maybe March 17^th!

Unify your players and celebrate your team’s pride with Gladiator Custom Mouthguards, the industry-leader in custom mouthguards.