Tampa Unveils City Connect Uniforms
"Grit & Glow" | Tampa Bay Rays Release City Connect Uniforms
The Tampa Bay Rays became the 23rd team in major League Baseball to have a Nike City Connect uniform in their color set on April 29, 2024. The Rays unveiled their City Connect uniforms on April 29, 2024, using “Grit & Glow” to describe Tampa & as their City Connect motto. TB joined the Philadelphia Phillies & New York Mets as teams with City Connect uniforms new to 2024.
MLB.com states that, “The Nike MLB City Connect Series celebrates the deep-rooted history, culture and spirit of each city that continues to bring the clubs and their communities together.” Tampa Bay is a very busy city with tourists and other attractions. The Rays helped put all of Tampa together in their City Connects.
Like every other Nike City Connect Uniform, Tampa Bay’s City Connect Uniform has many hidden meanings behind special features.
Jersey texture meant to represent a black shirt weathered by the Florida sun
“Grit & Glow” to mix the sunshine and colorful expression in Tampa
Devil Rays area color scheme
Traditional Devil Rays font with flare inspired by street art & skateboarding
Alternate logo that mixes the Devil Rays’ logo, St. Petersburg Flag, & the Perry Harvey Sr. Skateboarding Bowl sign.
Alternate Logo with a ray riding a skateboard
“SkyRay” Hat Logo that combines ray with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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