Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl

On July 2, the Tampa Bay Rays plan to pay tribute to the 1951 Tampa Smokers by wearing the uniforms their minor league predecessors wore while winning the International League.

There’s just one big difference between the jerseys – Check it out after the jump and let us know what you think – is it a big deal???

The Rays have removed the picture of the cigar from underneath the “Smokers” name, causing some consternation from the old-timers in Florida.

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