Lookouts to wear new ‘Chattanooga Wrecker’ uniform in 6 games
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts will take on a new identity for six games during this season. They will be called the Chattanooga Wreckers.
The Lookouts said this is to recognize Chattanooga as the birthplace of the wrecker and honor the towing industry.
The team will sport new jerseys and hats in a dark navy and orange color scheme during these games.
They will play as the Wreckers during these dates:
- Friday, April 26
- Saturday, April 27
- Sunday, June 16
- Friday, July 12
- Saturday, August 3
- Thursday, August 29
Chattanooga-native Ernest Holmes, Sr. invented the first U.S. tow truck in 1913. He modified a Cadillac to pull and transport wrecked vehicles.