What is a jersey?
Q: What is a jersey?
A: A jersey is a shirt worn by a member of a team, often with the wearer's name and team number.
Q: What does the maillot jaune represent in cycling?
A: The maillot jaune (yellow jersey) represents the leader of the Tour de France in cycling.
Q: What material are cycling jerseys usually made from?
A: Cycling jerseys are usually made from special synthetic material to help sweat away from the skin.
Q: What is traditionally known as a hockey sweater?
A: The main garment of an ice hockey uniform is traditionally known as a hockey sweater or jersey.
Q: How have basketball and baseball jerseys become fashion accessories?
A: Basketball and baseball jerseys, which are usually sleeveless and button up respectively, have become fashion accessories.
Q: When can a player's jersey be retired?
A: In some sports such as baseball, basketball, and American football, a player's jersey may be "retired" when they have achieved certain accomplishments.
Q: Does retiring the number on the player's jersey leave it unavailable for future players?
A: In some cases only the specific jersey is retired and put on display while in other cases due to rules prohibiting use of any digits greater than 5, retiring numbers has dwindled leaving it available for future players.
