Mitchell & Ness 'Solid Script Basic' Snapback Caps

Mitchell & Ness has released another round of the infamous script, this time in solid color and cotton twill fabric. The production is clean on this run with one color, team scripts and green under brims in all leagues. The Solid Script Basic collection features some classic color-ups such as the 49ers red n gold, Devils red n green, Chargers navy n gold, and Seahawks grey n royal to name a few. This style is now available through Mitchell & Ness.com plus independent spots such as Footsoliders in Miami, Cranium Fitteds.com and EastWest Worldwide.com.

Elm Company Summer 2011 "City Series" Snapback Caps

Representing some of their favorite cities, Elm Company brings out their City Series, snapback collection for the summertime. The collection is comprised of solid-colored wool caps featuring embroidered graphics inspired by well-known city elements and home team logos. Offered in this run are Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Seattle and Miami, which is not shown. The caps are available now through select dealers nationwide.

Images: Elm Company

Inside Label: 1933 Frankie Frisch All Star Game 'NL' Fitted Cap

Throughout its history, the game of baseball has reflected the state of American society. In 1933, the economic depression was still a paralyzing force on a defeated society. Americans took refuge in days out to the ballpark. Arch Ward, sports editor for the Chicago Tribune, saw the important impact that the game had on our society. Ward proposed the idea of an All Star baseball game to coincide with Chicago’s Century of Progress Exhibition.
On July 6, 1933 the holy grounds of Comiskey Park welcomed the best players from both the National and American Leagues for the first All Star Game. The American League players wore their team uniforms while the National League wore a customized hat and jersey, identifying their league. It would be the only All Star Game in which one team wore a uniform that identified their league instead of their team. The All Star Game became an annual event and is now known as the Mid Summer Classic.
The Bronx born Frankie Frisch played in the first All Star Game at Chicago’s Comiskey Park. Frisch was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals famous Gas House Gang. The Hall of Fame seconded baseman was the best of his time. Frisch played in 8 World Series during his career with both the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. In 1937, after playing in just 17 games, Frisch called it quits. He finished his career with a .316 clip and just 120 hits shy of the holy hit number, 3000.
This uniquely styled navy wool, fitted hat is attributed to Frankie Frisch, of the St. Louis Cardinals. Frisch wore this hat during the 1933 All Star Game. This is a six panel hat constructed by the Spalding, Co. The front two panels hold the unique National League logo, NL, stitched in white thread while navy wool covers the metal button resting at the top of the hat. The under visor is lined in green cloth and the aged, sweatband is made of tanned leather. The Spalding, Co logo is stamped beautifully in silver on the rear of the hat, on the leather band. This rare, historical piece remains in the vaults at the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum and Library.

Text: J.Wheeler

Mitchell & Ness Fall 2011 ABA 'Red/White/Blue Basketball' Fitted Caps

Mitchell & Ness is set to introduce their latest ABA (American Basketball Association) headwear collection for Fall 2011. This cap collection hopes to re-ignite ABA history to a whole new generation of sport consumers that might not know much about the league founded in 1967. To set it off, Mitchell & Ness brings out the official ABA Red/White/Blue Basketball fitted caps, offered in either solid Blue or Red wool with contrasting button and eyelets. The Red/White/Blue basketball was the main symbol of the ABA, established by the league's first commissioner George Mikan. The ball colors represented a more patriotic feel and easier visibility for fans watching in the stands or on TV. Another nice detail to these caps are the full embroidered red and white pin stripes on the undervisors. The stripes were inspired by the referee's uniform worn during games, which also sported the ball on the left chest. These ABA caps are due to release in September through Mitchell & Ness.com and very select retailers. Stay posted for more of the Mitchell & Ness Fall 2011 ABA cap collection.

Adapt "MISFIT" Snapback Cap

Adapt is out now with their latest Misfit snapback cap. Produced by Elm’s Reach division, the cap is made with cotton twill and features white MISFIT stitching across the front and the letters SF highlighted in orange. Additional hits include side embroidered logos, orange back closure and custom taping. The undervisor stays grounded with a nice slate grey. The cap is available now through Adapt online shop for $36.

Images: Adapt

RichWierdo "Everything Else is Regular" Snapback Cap @ Arth

Independent apparel brand, RichWierdo, strives to be different with their latest "Evrythng Else Is Rglr" snapback cap. This is a solid, six panel cap made in cotton twill with plastic backstrap. Upon close inspection you will notice the spelling is a bit odd, in a block letter font. The visor is decked out in a full-color sublimation print of a nice tropical scene and RichWeirdo's icon embroidered on the back. This piece retails for $40 at Arth stores plus directly through RichWierdo's online site, which also offers red or black crowns. Enjoy the summer, have fun and be different, cause everything else is regular!

Text: J.Villarin / Image: Arth