In a move that is being touted as the first of its kind, Majestic Athletic (the official uniform of the Reds), the Cincinnati Reds and MLB.com are teaming up to introduce MLB’s first fan designed tee shirt contest.

Fans of the Reds will be able to submit ideas, and drawings online through the Reds’ site on MLB.com. by July 22nd. According to Majestic, “Later this summer, Reds’ fans will vote on their favorite design to become the ‘Official Reds T-Shirt of the Fan’. The winning artist will see their work come alive, be honored on-field at a Reds game and other prizes.”

“As the Reds continue their playoff run, we at Majestic though the best way for fans to commemorative this special season is through their own creativity,” said Jim Pisani, Majestic Athletic President.

“We are excited to extend this opportunity to our fans, in hopes of encouraging them to express their memories and passion for the Reds brand, through their own personal design which will be showcased on a t-shirt that fans alike can purchase,“ said Lauren Werner, Cincinnati Reds Senior Director of Business Development.

If you’re a fan of another club besides the Reds, according to Majestic, while not releasing which they will be, the promotion will eventually be done with three other teams.

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Deadline?
written by a guest, July 21, 2012

Hmm. the story says deadline it July 22nd. Official rules say entry ends on July 18th. It is now the July 21st- what to do?

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Confused
written by a guest, July 25, 2012

We're supposed to be in the voting period portion of the contest, but there's nothing to vote on (no website, links, banners, etc.). I submitted a design. I wonder if I was the only one or something.

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Also Confused.
written by a guest, July 26, 2012

Same here, submitted a design by July 18th but it looks like you can still submit. What's going on?

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