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Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

Deadstock Sport Specialties NBA Script Snapback Cap @ ForAllToEnvy

The 1986 NBA Draft is often associated with the tragic death of #2 pick, Len Bias from Maryland.  However, the 1986 NBA Draft also began the era of team caps presented to a selected player as he makes his way to the big stage.  Sport Specialties set the standard with their Script wool snapback back in 1986 and the tradition continues today.  Fast forward twenty-four years later and this cap remains one of the most sought out snapbacks amongst sport and fashion heads. This style became associated with on court/field team authenticity and also becoming the official cap of N.W.A. Below are the Sixers and Bucks versions in solid wool color, no outline on the scripts, side NBA logoman, and green unders.  No need to remind you, For All To Envy's Ebay store and AndStill La Brea in LA are one of the top spots to cop official deadstock snapbacks.  Check or call for availability.

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Vintage LA Kings Starter Snapbacks @ And Still / For All To Envy

Deadstock purveyors, And Still / For All To Envy now have a tight selection of two Starter LA Kings snapback caps.  With The Great One's arrival to LA in 1988, it also brought in the silver and black era, which is considered the team's most popular logo & jersey.  1988 also introduced the world to the city of Compton by "The World's Most Dangerous Group", NWA.  Both the LA Kings & The Raiders would become the standard team caps for the group and set the licensed-team industry on fire.  Below is the all black style with team word mark and a two-tone, pinstripe version with team full logo.  They even have the satin team jacket for the complete hook-up.  Only one of each available... so check them ASAP.

And Still
114S La Brea, LA
323.937.0016

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And Still La Brea x For All To Envy Deadstock New Era Golden State Warriors Fitted Cap

For EBay hunters looking for classic, deadstock, licensed apparel and caps, For All To Envy is no stranger to the game.  Now if you happen to be in LA and looking for the same, then And Still is a must stop.  Located on La Brea Avenue, this shop is stacked with some of the hardest caps from the mid 80's into the mid 90's.  Together they form one of the best spots to serve up those team caps 'you use to have'.  As part of their Fitted Fridays, F.A.T.E./&Still showcases this vintage New Era 5950 Pro Model of the Golden State Warriors.  Personally one of my favorite Hardwood Classic logos and caps, the royal and gold were the perfect match, before the team started going into navy's and deeper golds.  The GS Warriors also represents Brooklyn's own and St.John's Redmen, Chris Mullin!  Read the Inside Label post we ran on our AJD Mullin snapback cap here.  This is an all wool cap with green under visor, white sweatband, and nothing on the back.  This gem was posted on Friday and they only had one piece in 7 1/4, so consider yourself privileged if you copped this!

And Still La Brea
114 S La Brea
Los Angeles
323.937.0016

Images: For All To Envy / And Still

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