![This weekend, the Phillies are bringing back the burgundy uniforms that were so ugly the players trashed them This weekend, the Phillies are bringing back the burgundy uniforms that were so ugly the players trashed them](https://www.inquirer.com/resizer/rQwyk0zTgRsz13Tedh8TDF5JE_g=/filters:format(webp)/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-pmn.s3.amazonaws.com/public/C37SPT3MPNGHBG72H7MMRDSOJA.jpg)
This weekend, the Phillies are bringing back the burgundy uniforms that were so ugly the players trashed them
![Matt Breen on Twitter: "The #Phillies will celebrate “70s night” on July 27 vs Atlanta by wearing 1979 Saturday Night Special all-maroon throwbacks. They lasted just one game. Wonder how Bryce Harper Matt Breen on Twitter: "The #Phillies will celebrate “70s night” on July 27 vs Atlanta by wearing 1979 Saturday Night Special all-maroon throwbacks. They lasted just one game. Wonder how Bryce Harper](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0lt3xGWsAAwMCw.jpg)
Matt Breen on Twitter: "The #Phillies will celebrate “70s night” on July 27 vs Atlanta by wearing 1979 Saturday Night Special all-maroon throwbacks. They lasted just one game. Wonder how Bryce Harper
![Lot Detail - 1979 Nino Espinosa Game Used Philadelphia Phillies Saturday Night Special Full Uniform (MEARS A10) Lot Detail - 1979 Nino Espinosa Game Used Philadelphia Phillies Saturday Night Special Full Uniform (MEARS A10)](https://goldinauctions.com/ItemImages/000063/63522a_med.jpeg)
Lot Detail - 1979 Nino Espinosa Game Used Philadelphia Phillies Saturday Night Special Full Uniform (MEARS A10)
![Baseball by BSmile on Twitter: "Today In 1979: The Philadelphia #Phillies wear their "Saturday Night Special" monochrome burgundy uniforms for the first & last time of the season in a 10-5 loss Baseball by BSmile on Twitter: "Today In 1979: The Philadelphia #Phillies wear their "Saturday Night Special" monochrome burgundy uniforms for the first & last time of the season in a 10-5 loss](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYYLLkJX0AAn7Nc.png)
Baseball by BSmile on Twitter: "Today In 1979: The Philadelphia #Phillies wear their "Saturday Night Special" monochrome burgundy uniforms for the first & last time of the season in a 10-5 loss
![This weekend, the Phillies are bringing back the burgundy uniforms that were so ugly the players trashed them This weekend, the Phillies are bringing back the burgundy uniforms that were so ugly the players trashed them](https://www.inquirer.com/resizer/f_H2DrOa72he8RW1DiEK7nSsrPw=/760x507/smart/filters:format(webp)/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-pmn.s3.amazonaws.com/public/SWNOPZ57CRCJXNC7VFANLLBZKQ.jpg)
This weekend, the Phillies are bringing back the burgundy uniforms that were so ugly the players trashed them
![PHILLIES TBOH on Twitter: "5/19/1979: #Phillies unveil alternate red "Saturday Night Special" uniforms, so unpopular they're never worn again. https://t.co/F1j6H26uQs" / Twitter PHILLIES TBOH on Twitter: "5/19/1979: #Phillies unveil alternate red "Saturday Night Special" uniforms, so unpopular they're never worn again. https://t.co/F1j6H26uQs" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ci0jzq-WsAA6Adn.jpg)
PHILLIES TBOH on Twitter: "5/19/1979: #Phillies unveil alternate red "Saturday Night Special" uniforms, so unpopular they're never worn again. https://t.co/F1j6H26uQs" / Twitter
![Amazon.com: 1979 Topps # 446 Jim Lonborg Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball Card) Dean's Cards 5 - EX Phillies : Collectibles & Fine Art Amazon.com: 1979 Topps # 446 Jim Lonborg Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball Card) Dean's Cards 5 - EX Phillies : Collectibles & Fine Art](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91dGr1YyRoL.jpg)
Amazon.com: 1979 Topps # 446 Jim Lonborg Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball Card) Dean's Cards 5 - EX Phillies : Collectibles & Fine Art
Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter: "For the first time since 1979, the # Phillies will wear red jerseys during regular season: https://t.co/cuV0dGsja2 https://t.co/qYat445TVg" / Twitter
![Lids Mike Schmidt Philadelphia Phillies Fanatics Authentic Autographed Mitchell & Ness Authentic Maroon 1979 Jersey with "HOF 95" Inscription | Brazos Mall Lids Mike Schmidt Philadelphia Phillies Fanatics Authentic Autographed Mitchell & Ness Authentic Maroon 1979 Jersey with "HOF 95" Inscription | Brazos Mall](https://cdn.mall.adeptmind.ai/https%3A%2F%2Fimages.footballfanatics.com%2Fmike-schmidt-philadelphia-phillies-autographed-mitchell-and-ness-authentic-maroon-1979-jersey-with-hof-95-inscription_pi1978000_altimages_ff_1978825alt1_full.jpg%3F_hv%3D2_large.webp)
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This weekend, the Phillies are bringing back the burgundy uniforms that were so ugly the players trashed them
![Phillies Nation on Twitter: "OTD 1979: Phillies take the field wearing all-burgundy uniforms which are widely derided by fans, media, and most importantly the players. The Montreal Expos blast five homers enroute Phillies Nation on Twitter: "OTD 1979: Phillies take the field wearing all-burgundy uniforms which are widely derided by fans, media, and most importantly the players. The Montreal Expos blast five homers enroute](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D68j4qSX4AACv3h.jpg)
Phillies Nation on Twitter: "OTD 1979: Phillies take the field wearing all-burgundy uniforms which are widely derided by fans, media, and most importantly the players. The Montreal Expos blast five homers enroute
![Lot Detail - 5/19/1979 Mike Schmidt Philadelphia Phillies Game-Used & Autographed "Saturday Night" Burgundy Alternate Uniform (2)(JSA • Extremely Rare One Game Style) Lot Detail - 5/19/1979 Mike Schmidt Philadelphia Phillies Game-Used & Autographed "Saturday Night" Burgundy Alternate Uniform (2)(JSA • Extremely Rare One Game Style)](https://greyflannelauctions.com/ItemImages/000032/1491a_Auc43_lg.jpeg)
Lot Detail - 5/19/1979 Mike Schmidt Philadelphia Phillies Game-Used & Autographed "Saturday Night" Burgundy Alternate Uniform (2)(JSA • Extremely Rare One Game Style)
![Chris Creamer on Twitter: "The 1979 #Phillies all-burgundy uniform was worn just once before the players decided they'd never wear them ever again... so here we go again 40 years later. Details, Chris Creamer on Twitter: "The 1979 #Phillies all-burgundy uniform was worn just once before the players decided they'd never wear them ever again... so here we go again 40 years later. Details,](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EAVC25QW4AAFVxO.jpg:large)