Billy Hamilton sported customized cleats to support Cincinnati Children's Hospital
It's no secret the obsession ballplayers have over customized cleats. It's a way to show off their style and create a personal touch to complete a uniform. It turns into something extra special when they're designed to raise awareness.
When the Pirates were hosting the Reds on Friday,
And thank you @MLB for helping us raise awareness for #ChildhoodCancer. I'm so proud to wear gold and @SU2C https://t.co/xqcmMJXmzt
— Billy Hamilton (@BillyHamilton) September 1, 2017
.@BillyHamilton's cleats tonight feature signatures from kids at @CincyChildrens in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. pic.twitter.com/qP4d88ti0h
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 1, 2017
We've seen this touching tribute before when the Akron RubberDucks sported jerseys with the same theme.
It was a great gesture to begin the month of September, which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Other players, including