Hmm. Hockey News ranked the original sharks jersey not only -
not- moronic, but actually pretty good. And by pretty good, I mean "
The #1, best hockey uniform of all NHL Teams OF ALL TIME" (no exaggeration)
Hockey News Ranks Sharks Jersey No. 1 of All-Time
So... you have to understand, when you say it looks moronic...
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Though the logo has been altered in recent years, the original shark crest was perfect. San Jose may not have popularized the use of a triangle as background, but the way the shark is springing out is fantastic. The teal blue is definitely bold, and San Jose owns that color (red, on the other hand, could make you think of Chicago, Montreal or Detroit). The secondary logo, a cutting fin on the shoulder, is also an amazing mark. This jersey could have been used for decades and no one would call it out for being dated. Simply put, it's flawless. The stripes aren't busy and, in an era where garishness took over, the Sharks kept it classy." - Hockey News, Oct 13 2015