Inside Label: 1987 Super Bowl XXI Foam Snapback Cap by NFL

The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California played host to Super Bowl XXI on January 25th, 1987. The biggest game of the year featured the NFC New York Giants and the AFC Denver Broncos. Phil Simms led the offensive side of the New York Giants game, leading them to a thirty point second half. The intense defense of the Giants “Big Blue Wrecking Crew”, led by Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor, stifled the great John Elway’s offensive attack. The Giants explosive second half gave them an impressive 39-20 victory. 
This straight 1980’s foam snapback cap is an officially licensed piece produced by the National Football League exclusively for Super Bowl XXI. The NFL trademark signature is stamped on the front panel within the official Super Bowl logo. The commemorative logo is screen printed onto the cap. The rose within the logo is a modified image of the one which sits upon the main entrance of the Pasadena palace. It is a snap back, six panel cap that reflects the helmet designs of both the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos. The team helmet logos are screen printed onto the foam dyed, team colored side panels. The team’s helmet stripe’s run through the top of the crown with a white poly clothed button resting atop the crown. The brim of the cap is also wrapped in white poly fabric with a white under lip. White taping crosses across the inside foam crown with a white sweatband circling around the inside edge.
This cap is a true reflection of the time in which it was created. This piece captures the legendary imprints of some of the games greatest players playing on the games biggest stage.

Text: Jared E. Wheeler  

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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New Mighty Healthy Fitted & Snapback Caps

Mighty Healthy recently updated their online store with new fitted and snapback caps.  This new selection begins with their core MH Varsity II fitteds.  The MH Varsity II are made with wool crowns and corduroy visors. Next is the Marquee MH caps done up in melton wool and combined with khaki corduroy visors.  A personal favorite, these caps feature an embossed leather patch.  Finishing off, Mighty Healthy brings out the snapback caps.  The MH shield caps are made in cotton with green under visors.  All caps are now available through the Mighty Healthy online store and official dealers.

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Hardwood Classics 2Tone Snapbacks by Mitchell & Ness @ West NYC

WEST NYC just received their stash of NBA Hardwood Classics, 2-Tone Snapback Caps by Mitchell & Ness.  This reincarnation of the classic arch design comes in wool with raised embroidery, NBA side logo, and M&N script on the back.  All caps have grey under visors. West NYC now has these in stock followed by Mitchell & Ness.com in the following weeks.

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Acapulco Gold 2010 Cap Preview

Acapulco Gold gives us a sneak peak into their upcoming Spring/Summer 2010 collection.  This first look gives us detail shots of zip-ups, crews, and caps!  First up, the AG Ole 'G' New Era fitted with green under visor... keeping it classic!  Hopefully they have this one broken out in various color options!  Next up is a shot of their Venom snapback cap in straight cotton!  This piece features clean, die-cut letters on the front and a side embroidered hit.  Get ready!

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OFFICIAL: 2010 Previews

OFFICIAL drops preview shots of their upcoming headwear pieces for twenty-ten.  It's all in the details for the new year and OFFICIAL has it covered with established styles such as 'The Officials', The Cali Republic, and expanding into English rider/ivy hats with tweed earflaps, a nice addition to their core base of fitteds and snapbacks.  Look out for additional color ways released strictly through OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL dealers.

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