6. Heinrich Muller and the Chicago White Sox
Heinrich Muller was the head of the Gestapo and a main player in the planning of the Holocaust. He was last seen walking around the Fuhrerbunker the day after Hitler committed suicide. He remains the highest ranking Nazi whose ultimate fate is unknown.
These beauties were the brainchild of Chicago owner Bill Veeck. Veeck often used gimmicks to sell tickets (like the infamous disco demolition night), and this was one of his many 1976 stunts. Only worn once that summer, no attempt has been made to bring them back.
What's the connection?
No one is sure what happened to them, and however unlikely, the fear that they could return has terrified people for years.
5. Heinrich Himmler and the Houston Astros
Heinrich Himmler was the leader of the S.S., Minister of the Interior, Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Rhine and an all-round bad guy. He was one of the most powerful men in the Third Reich, and once attempted peace negotiations with the Allies. He was also involved in an attempted assassination of Hitler, so as to gain power. At the end of his life, he was hunted by both the Axis powers and the Allies.
First adorned in the late 70's, these sunrise inspired disco shirts remained throughout the Astros heydays of the 80's. They looked rather silly, and even made Nolan Ryan look less intimidating.
What's the connection?
These disgusting things started out strong, but ended up hated by everybody.
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