Shorts
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2018.107.5
Dimensions: 27 in X 29 in
Dimensions (Metric): 68.58 cm X 73.66 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 68.58 cm X 73.66 cm
Source: Madison Square Garden Company
Credit Line: Gift of New York Knicks
Description
Nike brand New York Knicks City Edition uniform shorts worn by Kristaps Porzingis. The shorts are dark blue with an orange and silver-reflective stripe on the bottom of each leg. On the back side of each leg is a patch in bright orange with silver printed images and text. The patch is a Maltese cross with "UFA" in the center and "Uniformed Firefighters Association" encircling the center. "F.D." is printed in the top crossbar and "N.Y.C." in the bottom crossbar. A field of stars is printed in the left crossbar and stripes are printed in the right crossbar.
Nike brand New York Knicks City Edition uniform shorts worn by Kristaps Porzingis. The shorts are dark blue with an orange and silver-reflective stripe on the bottom of each leg. On the back side of each leg is a patch in bright orange with silver printed images and text. The patch is a Maltese cross with "UFA" in the center and "Uniformed Firefighters Association" encircling the center. "F.D." is printed in the top crossbar and "N.Y.C." in the bottom crossbar. A field of stars is printed in the left crossbar and stripes are printed in the right crossbar.
Historical Notes
In the first months after 9/11, sports leagues and teams acknowledged the service of first responders. In addition to inviting emergency workers to games and donating to relief efforts, some teams incorporated tributes into their uniforms. Years later, these practices continue. In 2018, the New York Knicks wore basketball uniforms paying tribute to the New York City Fire Department at seven home games at Madison Square Garden. On the jersey and shorts are a version of the Maltese cross symbol used by the FDNY.
In the first months after 9/11, sports leagues and teams acknowledged the service of first responders. In addition to inviting emergency workers to games and donating to relief efforts, some teams incorporated tributes into their uniforms. Years later, these practices continue. In 2018, the New York Knicks wore basketball uniforms paying tribute to the New York City Fire Department at seven home games at Madison Square Garden. On the jersey and shorts are a version of the Maltese cross symbol used by the FDNY.
