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Custom Color 59Fiftys dropping @ ECAPCITY in March
ECAPCITY is back with a plethora of new color customs for March. Beginning with the MLB fitted selection, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets each get custom colorways, the Dodgers in blue, black and red, and the Mets with white embroidery on tan and wheat. The Toronto Blue Jays go teal, gray, and neon yellow, while the Seattle Mariners get a similar color up in navy on gray with white accents. 
Los Angeles Dodgers fitted hat
New York Mets fitted hat
Toronto Blue Jays fitted hat
Seattle Mariners fitted hat
Following up with NHL, College, as well as Major and Minor league baseball offerings, the Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders all get custom color two tone visor-crown combinations, as do the Florida State University Seminoles and Minor League Clearwater Threshers. The MLB's Anahiem Angels also get an eye pleasing wheat on charcoal brown colorway with yellow, white and slate blue embroidery. 
Buffalo Sabers fitted hat
Carolina Hurricanes fitted hat
Florida State University Seminoles fitted hat
Pittsburgh Penguins fitted hat
Clearwater Threshers fitted hat
New Jersey Devils fitted hat
New York Islanders fitted hat
Anaheim Angels fitted hat
Hooking to the Crooks and Castles apparel line for Spring 2009, the NHL's Colorado Avalanche gets popped in a Gucci inspired color-way, while the MLB's Houston Astros gets done up in the popular Air Jordan Aqua 8 coloration shown below. 
Colorado Avalanche fitted hat
Houston Astros fitted hat
Visit ecapcity.com for more information on these and other fine custom color fitted caps.
Inside Label: N.C. State Wolfpack "1983 National Champs" Painter's Cap
The image of the late Jim Valvano aimlessly pacing the hardwood floor, looking for a hug, will forever capture the depth and meaning behind college basketball during the month of March. The 1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack entered the tournament as a sixth seed, they left as National Champions.
Their leader, Jim Valvano, watched his team scrape by each round of the 48 team tournament, barely making it to the title game. The Wolfpack walked into The Pit to face the number one seed Houston Cougars and their high flying, Phi Slama Jama offence. Houston was led by Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, who was named the tournaments most outstanding player. The game would end epically as North Carolina State approached the basket with seconds winding down on the ticking clock and the game tied. A 30-foot high arched shot was released, falling short of the baskets rim. Lorenzo Charles leaped into the New Mexico air, grabbed the short shot and slammed home the game-winning bucket for the Pack. The game has gone down as one of the most classic games to be played and it resonates all that college basketball evokes.
This cotton cloth, painter’s style cap celebrates North Carolina State’s 1983 National Championship. The top and front of the cap is screen printed in scarlet, while the back is finished with an elastic scrunched fitted band. The brim of the hat is secured in scarlet taping, which is stitched in a white thread. The brim of the cap is stitched into crown through the use of a single needle white stitch. The cap style is indicative to the early 1980’s and each player and coach signed the brim in dark ink. Ten short years after leading the Wolfpack to the title Jim Valvano died of cancer, leaving behind a legacy through his V Foundation. 
UNLV Rebels; Charlotte Hornets 59Fifty Color Customs @ Rock-N-Jocks
Rock-N-Jocks is back with two custom color New Era 59Fifty's in NBA and NCAA flavors. Collegiate basketball gets a nod with the UNLV Running Rebels in a red and gray colorway, featuring their famous mascot and wordmark embroidered in red and black with gray accents. Following up with an NBA offering, the Hornets go with their hardwood classic mascot logo from their Charlotte, NC days in teal, purple, white and gold, with purple accents on a white crown and purple visor. Both of these color customs are available now and can be found exclusively at rocknjocks.com. 
Custom New Era Fitteds for 2.23 @ ECAPCITY.com
Below is another potent dose of custom New Era 59Fifty fitted caps from Ecapcity.com. As usual, Ecapcity combines fresh color ups in many leagues as well as some standard team color versions. Definitely check out their retail spot for a first hand look and feel or their Ecapcity site. 
Undefeated UNLV Snapback Cap Re-Up
Undefeated returns with their infamous custom, UNLV Running Rebels snapback caps just in time for the Magic Tradeshow. This is the re-up to last year's snapback release (see here). These are dead stock snapback caps from sport-licensed companies such as Starter and Pro Player customized with UNDFTD embroidered logos. These gems will be sold strictly through their Vegas store starting tomorrow. If you happen to be in Vegas, definitely stop by for your pick. 
Latest 59Fifty Custom Colorways x Sneaker Hooks @ ECAPCITY
ECAPCITY recently dropped these custom color fitteds that hook to your favorite kicks in NBA, MLB, NHL and collegiate flavors. Decked out to match the soon to be released Penny Foamposite 1's, the Orlando Magic get a white on black pinstripe crown with purple visor and matching embroidery. MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks also get a customized gray two tone story with red, white, and medium gray embroidery that should hook to any number of kicks hitting shelves this spring.
Orlando Magic Fitted hat
Arizona Diamondbacks Fitted hat
Hooking to the recently released Miami Vice Airmax 95 colorway, the University of Miami 59Fifty below nails the look in black, turquoise, and hot pink. And with NHL All-Star fever still lingering, the Atlanta Thrashers get a hot red and black two tone custom, with matching embroidery and orange and yellow highlights. 
University of Miami Fitted hat
Atlanta Thrashers Fitted hat
The Cooperstown Collection is not to be left out as the Montreal Expos are next with a custom black and brown two tone fitted, with their vintage wordmark in embroidered in umber and white. The Florida Marlins follow suit with a custom color sky blue and black story, with match embroidery and gray and white accents. 
Montreal Expos Fitted hat
Florida Marlins Fitted hat
With the Superbowl nearing, a nice way to wrap up the season comes in the form of this NHL Buffalo Sabres fitted in Buffalo Bills colors. The popular bison and sabres logo is embroidered in white red and navy while the crown and visor are colored to match. And finishing up with another NHL fitted sneaker hook, the Phoenix Coyotes get a black and red colorway with white accents which hook to the previously released Air Jordan 11's. 
Buffalo Sabres Fitted hat
Phoenix Coyotes Fitted hat