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LeBron's Sneaker Pays Homage To Bronx Bombers

  • MSNBC/AP, Wednesday, January 23, 2008 11:45 AM

Akron native and Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James will show his devotion to the New York Yankees with special shoes that pay tribute to the team that lost to the Cleveland Indians in the 2007 American League playoff series.

Dominated by the team's traditional blue-and-white color scheme, the Air Zoom LeBron V shoe features New York's famed pinstripes, as well as James' No. 23--the number worn by popular Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly. Under the tongue are the words: "Le-Bron Ja-Mes. Clap. Clap. Clap Clap Clap," a nod to the cheer New York fans reserve for their beloved Yankees. On the strap is the phrase: "Fresh for '08. Suckers!"

Nike spokesman Kejuan Wilkins says the Yankees-themed shoe will be released in March. Initial plans are for it to be sold only in New York. In October, James--a lifetime Yankee fan--drew the ire of many Clevelanders when he sat behind home plate boldly sporting a New York cap at Game 1 of the division series.

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