As one of only four umpires to call over 5,000 Major League Baseball games, Gerry Davis understands the pressure when you step out with the greatest players in the world. If you don’t feel like you belong, it’s hard to focus on giving your best.
About halfway through his storied 40-year career, the Missouri native could no longer ignore a major problem with umpire plate shoes. He and his fellow umpires had a tough choice: A lightweight athletic shoe that offered little protection or a clunky, steelworker-type boot with a heavy guard but poor mobility. It was a lose-lose situation, leaving the umpires feeling uncomfortable on the biggest stage.
With a vision to change the game for amateur umpires, Gerry approached a local manufacturer, and the Gerry Davis plate shoe was born. People all over the country soon wanted a pair of the best umpire shoes in baseball. After that, came requests for other equipment and uniforms, and so did officials from other sports—and from other countries!
Gerry Davis Sports quickly became known as the most reliable retailer in the game for sports official pants. The Davis Charcoal Umpire Pants were the first umpire pants on the market to feature an expansion waistband, and they are still our most popular product every season.
Soon after, Gerry designed the adjustable Davis Basketball Referee Pants and Davis All-Weather Football Referee Pants. Customers have trusted Gerry Davis Sports ever since, and we have now been proudly serving the officiating community for over 25 years.
FOR AMATEUR OFFICIALS. WITH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.
We’re here to help amateur sports officials feel confident and look professional. Whether it’s your first game or 5000th, we guarantee you’ll look the part.
OUR GROUND RULES
DEDICATED CUSTOMER SERVICE
Officials like you are our #1 priority. For over 25 years, we've built a reputation for delivering quality equipment and apparel for referees and umpires at every level.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY
You only get one chance to make a first impression, and an official who looks the part gains instant credibility with coaches, players, and fans. When you shop with Gerry Davis Sports, you’ll look and feel like a professional every time you make a call.
FOLLOWING THROUGH WITH GREAT DELIVERY
We’re serious about this game. We serve amateur sports officials across the world, and make it easier than ever to get the pro look. When you place your order, we move fast, and offer free shipping on orders over $129 in the contiguous United States.
Why Us?
QUICK, EASY SHOPPING
Browse on your computer, tablet, or phone to see up-to-date product availability and pricing. Use advanced filtering and sorting options to find exactly what you need. Convenient and fast checkout makes ordering easy!
PROFESSIONAL, IN-HOUSE CUSTOMIZATION
Shop by league, group, or conference for professionally logoed uniforms. Customize any shirt with a number or flag. Add hemming service to have pants altered to your specifications. Need custom items ASAP? Rush processing is available.
FREE RETURNS & EXCHANGES
Enjoy complimentary returns for store credit within 60 days. Easily
process returns and exchanges online with provided return postage for your convenience. For refunds, returns are accepted within 30 days, and exchanges are available within 60 days for a nominal $8 fee.
FAST, RELIABLE SHIPPING
Super Saver shipping starts as low as $6.00. Orders placed before 12 pm CST (2pm for express shipping) for in-stock products ship the same day. Orders $129+ ship FREE! Need your order ASAP? Express shipping is available!
GUARANTEED SATISFACTION
If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please let us know. We’ll do our best to go to the replay booth and get the call corrected!
DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER PRICING
Our growing line of Davis/Gerry Davis Sports branded products are available exclusively at Gerry Davis Sports. When you wear our brands, we cut out the middle man, and you save money on high quality apparel and gear.
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE
Not sure exactly what you need, or what’s best for you? Get expert reviews from professional and amateur officials, access buyer’s guides and Gerry’s recommendations, or contact our knowledgeable customer service team.
ACCESSIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
We’re here to help! Our dedicated Customer Service can be reached by SMS text, live chat, and e-mail. For the quickest response, contact us between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CST, Monday - Friday.
GIVING BACK
After 40 years in MLB, Gerry’s goal is to give back to the game. Gerry Davis Sports is proud to partner with Little League, UMPS CARE, and Wendelstedt Umpire School, and we also give back to YOU on every order with our Score Rewards loyalty program!
VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Looking back on his career, Gerry feels incredibly fortunate to have been a part of Major League Baseball for over 40 years. We believe the great officials in sports should never be forgotten—nor should they feel out of place when they’re on the field.
As Gerry Davis Sports continues to expand its manufacturing operations, we will continue to raise the bar for all our existing customers and the wider amateur sports officiating community.
WE PROUDLY SUPPORT
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Gerry Davis Sports is the Official Umpire Uniform Supplier of the Little League® World Series and Approved Licensee of Little League Umpire Uniforms and Equipment.