Oddballs is a company which sells
underwear,
sock
A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the feet and often covering the ankle or some part of the calf. Some types of shoes or boots are typically worn over socks. In ancient times, socks were made from leather or matted animal hair. In the late ...
s, and other clothing.
History
The company was launched in September 2014 by footballer
Steve Harper
Stephen Alan Harper (born 14 March 1975) is an English former professional footballer, and currently first team coach for Newcastle United and goalkeeping coach for the Northern Ireland national team. He is best known for his time playing at ...
, rugby player
Richard Metcalfe
Richard Metcalfe (born 21 November 1973 in Leeds, England) is a former Scottish rugby union player. He was the world's tallest ever international rugby player. At 7 feet (213 cm), Metcalfe was about six inches taller than a typical second ...
, and former CEO of
Newcastle Falcons Paul Varley.
It was established after Harper heard that his friend
Jonás Gutiérrez
Jonás Manuel Gutiérrez (; born 5 July 1983) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He acquired the nickname " Spider-Man" for his goal celebration of putting on a mask of the superhero. He also calls himse ...
had
testicular cancer.
Products
Oddballs manufactures licensed clothing. In 2018, it manufactured
Burnley F.C. underwear.
Charity
The company donates 10% from the sale price of each pair of underwear to testicular cancer charities,
and distributes guides for one to check themselves for signs of testicular cancer with its products. By 2021, over £600,000 had been raised.
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References
Clothing companies established in 2014
2014 establishments in England