Houston Blue is here.
兔子先生 Athletics, in paying homage to the City of Houston, will adopt 鈥淗ouston Blue鈥� into its uniform selections with teams to wear commemorative uniforms on a select occasion against an in-state rival.
Houston Football will sport a new look Houston Blue uniform on Senior Day against in-state rival Baylor on Nov. 23 inside TDECU Stadium. Fans in attendance are encouraged to 鈥淏lue Out鈥� TDECU Stadium. The first 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative blue rally towel.
Houston Volleyball will unveil its new 鈥淗ouston Blue鈥� jerseys as part of its Nov. 9 contest against Texas Tech.
鈥淎s a university deeply connected to the fabric of Houston, incorporating 鈥楬ouston Blue鈥� into our uniforms is a powerful way to celebrate the city鈥檚 rich history,鈥� University of Houston Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Eddie Nu帽ez said. 鈥淔rom iconic blue street markers to the Houston Police Department鈥檚 signature blue police cars and helicopters, this color holds a special place in the hearts of Houstonians. We鈥檙e thrilled to share this tradition with our fans and offer them the chance to show their pride through exclusive merchandise, making it an exciting time for Cougar Nation to rally together.鈥�
MERCHANDISE
Fans can find merchandise in person and online through the . Apparel is also available at Houston-area Academy Sports + Outdoors, DICK鈥橲 Sporting Goods, Rally House as well as in the TDECU Stadium Team Shop on Saturday when Houston Football faces Kansas State. Fans can also find the merchandise at Fanatics (e-commerce only). For more information on officially licensed retailers and points of sale, visit uh.edu/houston-blue.
The Houston Blue collection available at retailers includes replica jerseys, mini helmets, men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 short and long-sleeve t-shirts, hats, polos, hoodies, 录 zips, and clear stadium bags.
Fans attending Houston Volleyball鈥檚 Nov. 9 contest against Texas Tech will also be able to purchase Houston Blue apparel at the event. Complimentary blue cheer cards will also be handed out.
HOUSTON BLUE in the BAYOU CITY
Houston Blue鈥檚 history in the Bayou City includes a decorated history inside 鈥� and outside 鈥� the sports arena.
In the early 1920s, the City of Houston鈥檚 original street markers were installed as light blue, and white tiles were fitted into drying cement curbs, with approximately 4,000 still in existence today.
In the 1960s, the Houston Police Department began using the color on their cars.
The Houston Buffs, the city鈥檚 minor league baseball team (eventually replaced by the Colt .45s in 1962), sported blue lettering on white or gray jerseys. In 1960, the team wore blue caps with a white 鈥淗鈥� on the front. In 1961, their jerseys featured light blue lettering.
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