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Inside Label: 2004 Chicago Stadium / Blackhawks "Remember The Roar" Snapback Cap

In 1926, Col. Frederic McLaughlin was granted permission by the NHL to establish an expansion franchise within the city bounds of Chicago. The team was named the Blackhawks, a tribute to the army battalion in which McLaughlin served. The Black Hawks rounded off the Original Six hockey clubs.
Chicago Stadium was one of six barn yard style arenas in which hockey action was played out. “The Madhouse on Madison,” opened its gates on March 28, 1929. The seating capacity rose just above the 17,000 mark. The small seating mark allowed the fans to become personal to the fast paced action of the Canadian past time, as well as the beloved players in which the fans so passionately followed. In 1967, the year in which the NHL began to expand, the NBA Chicago Bulls joined the Black Hawks as tenants of the historic Chicago Stadium. They both would remain strong to the end of the 1994 season, before both clubs moved across the street to the United Center.
In 1994, the NHL dissolved two of the original six barn yard style stadiums. The Leafs sadly parted from Maple Leafs Garden, an arena which owned a large majority of hockey history. The Chicago Blackhawks fought their way into the playoffs to keep the roar of Chicago Stadium going as long as they could.
Yupoong constructed this piece in honor of the Blackhawks and their contribution to hockey history inside the legendary Chicago Stadium. Yupoong created this cap by using a white, poly-cotton blend. The brim is in black fabric as the under visor is in a traditional green. The front two panels feature an image of Chicago Stadium resting behind the timeless Blackhawks logo. The logo is outlined in red embroidered thread with Chicago Stadium balancing the top and bottom of the circle. Riding across the front of the logo is a gold threaded banner which is outlined in black stitch. The banner dates the hockey palace, honoring the history of an original franchise and the history within the echoes of Chicago Stadium. The cap was created in a snapback style. Arched across the back of the cap is the famous phrase “Remember the Roar.” The team logo is embroidered in black thread as are the eyelets and button top. Chicago Stadium will forever be remembered as one of the palaces within the sporting world. Its historic stance captured the memories of both the Bulls of the NBA and the Original Six member, Blackhawks.

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Mitchell & Ness 'Special Script' 2T Snapback Caps

Mitchell & Ness is bringing back some late 80's nostalgic heat with the release of the Special Script, 2-Tone snapback caps. The famous script design first introduced by Sport Specialities back in 86 is bought back to light in NFL, NBA, NHL, and College (not shown). Each cap is made in straight wool with flat embroidered script graphics and team logos on the right panels. The crowns are in the team's primary color while the top buttons and brims are contrasted in the team's secondary color. Each cap is finished off with kelly green under brims. All leagues are now available through Mitchell & Ness.com plus select spots such as EastWest Worldwide, Flight Club, and FootSoldiers.

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ECAPCITY FALL 2010 Custom Color Fitted RECAP

Back with a visual recap of FALL 2010 custom color fitted releases available via ECAPCITY. More below the fold.

Solid and two-tone 1979-'80 Hartford Whalers colorways.

Back with a visual recap of FALL 2010 custom color fitted releases available via ECAPCITY. More below the fold.

Solid and two-tone 1979-'80 Hartford Whalers colorways.
Bully
red wordmark & teal on black Diamond custom color 59Fiftys.

Brooklyn Cyclones
& denim Chicago White Sox Fitteds.

Manchester Monarchs two-tone & Chicago Blackhawks flannel Fitted.

San Francisco Giants
& New York Mets white on navy and maroon colorways.

Mexico League Liga Mexicana Del Pacifico Diablos Rojos De Mexico and Miami Heat team color 59Fiftys.

Water Repellent Dog Ear Fitted Caps.

San Jose Giants
red on gold, white ligature & New York Yankees 1949 World Series custom Fitteds.

The Garden State & Locals Only custom Fitteds & Beanies.

Detroit Red Wings red and metallic gold on white & desert camo San Jose Sharks Fitteds.

San Francisco Giants & Chicago White Sox Fitteds.

Los Angeles Lakers & Miami Heat Fitteds.

New York Yankees & Boston Red Sox Rivalry Fitteds.

Seattle Pilots & California Angels Fitteds.

Golden State Warriors & Milwaukee Bucks Fitteds.


San Antonio Spurs & Golden State Warriors retro logo Fitteds.

NICE camouflage & CALI custom Fitteds.

Tampa Bay Rays & Chicago Cubs Fitteds.

Montreal Expos & Los Angeles Dodgers custom 59Fiftys.

Colorado Avalanche & Winnipeg Jets two-tone colorways.

New York Mets Mr. Met & Chicago White Sox custom color two-tones.

Find information on the purchase and availabilty of these and other custom color 59Fiftys at ECAPCITY.

ECAPCITY
5806 Bergenline Ave
West New York, NJ 07093

Images : ECAPCITY

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Rock-N-Jocks Custom Color 59Fifty Update - October 2010

Rock-N-Jocks recently released three new two-tone fitted colorways in October with more to follow.

The charcoal gray, melton wool two-tone below features the Toronto Raptors mascot logo embroidered on the front of the cap with a team color red top visor and purple accents.

Fitted enthusiasts looking for hot colorways in October can also find a Chicago Bulls two-tone in red on black, as well as a Philadelphia Flyers, black on orange colorway to satisfy NHL fitted fans. The Bulls 59Fifty features the team's city wordmark in raised embroidery with a retro team logo embroidered on back. The Flyers two-tone features a green undervisor and Flyers logos in black, white, and orange.
Limited quantities of each of these styles available while supplies last.
Visit rocknjocks.com for more information.

Images : Rock-N-Jocks

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