Friday, March 07, 2008

1964 Vancouver Canucks ( WHL )



The Vancouver Canucks were a team in the minor professional Pacific Coast Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The Canucks were founded in 1945, and left the league in 1970 to join the National Hockey League, along with fellow expansion team the Buffalo Sabres.

The logo is from the 1964 season of Canadian Hero Johnny Canuck.

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Wednesday, March 05, 2008

1954 Marion Barons Custom Fitted


The Marion Barons were a minor league professional ice hockey team in the International Hockey League during the 1953-54 season. The Barons were based in Marion, Ohio, played at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and were a farm team of the Cleveland Barons. The Barons placed second in the league their only season, and featured four players who reached the National Hockey League; Armand Delmonte, Ott Heller, Johnny Ingoldsby and Tony Poeta.

Toledo Hornets Custom Fitted


The Toledo Hornets were the International Hockey League franchise of Toledo, Ohio from 1970 to 1974. Prior to 1970, the team was known as the Toledo Blades (1963-1970).
Following the 1973-74 season, the team name was changed to the Goaldiggers. The franchise moved to Kansas City, Missouri after the 1985-86 season.

Monday, March 03, 2008

Chicago Sting Custom Fitted Cap



The Chicago Sting (1975-1988) was an American professional soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Sting played in the North American Soccer League from 1975 to 1984 and in the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1984 to 1988. They won the Soccer Bowl in 1981 and 1984. The best player in Sting's history was German Karl-Heinz Granitza, who played for the club from 1978 to 1988.
The Sting were founded in 1975 by Lee Stern of Chicago. A few years after founding the Sting, Stern brought Willy Roy on as head coach. Roy coached the Sting for the remainder of their outdoor existence.
The team was named in reference to the popular 1973 film, The Sting, whose action was set in Chicago of the 1930s.
The club played at various venues. The outdoor team spread their games around Soldier Field, Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park during their 10 years of operation. The indoor entry called both Chicago Stadium and the Rosemont Horizon (now the Allstate Arena) home.

Here's an old video of the Sting vs. NY Cosmos in a shootout. Enjoy.

New York Cosmos Custom Fitted



The New York Cosmos (1971–1985), known simply as the Cosmos for the 1977 and 1978 seasons, was a soccer franchise based in New York City and its suburbs that operated in the North American Soccer League from 1971 to 1984. Founded by brothers Ahmet and Nesuhi Ertegün as well as Warner Bros. President Steve Ross, it was one of the stronger NASL franchises, both athletically and financially. It became known around the world for signing the great Brazilian player Pelé who, though past his prime, was nonetheless one of the team's, and the league's, top gate draws during his tenure with the Cosmos. The NASL folded after the 1984 season, but the Cosmos attempted to operate as an independent team in 1985 before it ceased activity too.

Here's a video. I love Youtube!!!!!

Friday, February 29, 2008

1950's Washington Senators Custom Fitted


For a time, from 1911 to 1933, the Washington Senators were one of the more successful franchises in major-league baseball. The team's rosters included Hall of Famers Goose Goslin, Sam Rice, Joe Cronin, Bucky Harris, Heinie Manush and one of the greatest pitchers of all time, Walter Johnson. But the Senators are remembered more for their many years of mediocrity including six last-place finishes in the 1940s and 1950s.

Logo was used from 1952-1956.

Video 1959 Baltimore Vs. Washington.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

University Of Maryland Custom Fitted



I've always been a Terps fan. I'm talking Buck Williams, Albert King, Len Bias, Neil O'Donnell, Frank Reich, and Boomer Esiason just to name a few.

The cap has the lower case letters they used in the 60's and 70's.

Here's a video on my man Len Bias. Still a hero to me. Check out the gold uniforms. CLASSIC.
Plus, some other Terps video. Enjoy.

Monday, February 25, 2008

WHA Chicago Cougars Custom Fitted



The Chicago Cougars were an original franchise in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975. The Cougars played their home games in the dilapidated International Amphitheatre.

They were placed in the Western Division for their first season (1972-73) and transferred to the Eastern Division for their final two seasons (1973-74 and 1974-75).

They're O.G. colors were gold and green watch out for that one.


Friday, February 15, 2008

Seattle Purple Sox Custom Fitted


Seattle would be known as the Siwashes until they dropped out of the Coast League after the earthquake season of 1906. They were, at one point, called the Indians. When the team returned to the league in 1919, management tried to call the team the Purple Sox, but had to change the name back to Indians when fans rebelled. During the 20s the team was occasionally called the Rainiers, even though the name was not changed officially to that when Emil Sick bought the club in the 30s.

Logo is made of hand cut and sewn felt.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Kansas City Athletics Custom Fitted





For you who didn't know the A's played in KC before they trucked over to Oakland.
This custom has a vintage 60's patch on the front and 50's vintage patch on the back of the white elephant in the team's old colorway. Good looking cap.

In 1955 Philadelphia Athletics decided to make Kansas City their new home. When the A's finally made their home debut 32,844 excited fans turned out to watch them beat the Detroit Tigers 8-2. There was not much winning that first year, as the Athletics finished in 6th place with a 63-91 record.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Minnesota Fighting Saints


The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises. They played four seasons, beginning in the inaugural 1972-73 season. The Fighting Saints' first game was played Friday, Oct. 13, 1972, at the St. Paul Auditorium, best remembered for its unique clear plexiglas boards. The Saints lost 4-3 to the Winnipeg Jets. Partway through their first season, the new St. Paul Civic Center opened in January 1973. Their first game in the new arena was Jan. 1, 1973, a 4-4 overtime tie with the Houston Aeros.

The team colors were royal blue, white and new gold. The name was taken from the St. Paul Saints of the Central Hockey League, who had used the nickname "The Fighting Saints" in promotional material.


Tuesday, February 12, 2008

1979 Cap-Pele' Pecheurs Custom Hockey Fitted


Cap-Pele' Pecheurs are a Senior League team based in the small Canadian village of Cap-Pele. This is the logo from the 1979 season.

I love the logo.

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Baltimore Clippers ( A.B.L)


The Baltimore Clippers were a basketball team based in Baltimore, Maryland that was a member of the American Basketball League.

They played in two seasons 1939/40- 1940/41.

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Monday, February 11, 2008

Halifax Diamonds Custom Fitted






The Halifax Diamonds were a baseball team that played hockey during the off-season in the Coloured Hockey League. Here is the 1921 roster.


Halifax Diamonds 1921
Provincial Baseball Colored Champions 1921
Charles Adams - Sub
Nat Henry Bunyon -Point
Ralph Collins -Center
Al DeLeon - Wing
C. Gibson - Goal
William T. "Pop Corn" Lambert
George Richardson - Sub
Joe Taylor - Cover Point
John "Jack" Turner - Sub


I've included two pictures of the cap. The diamond on the cap is made with 3m reflective fabric so it doesn't photograph well. The second picture was taken with the flash off so you can see some detail.

1901 Africville Seasides


The Coloured Hockey League was an all-black ice hockey league founded in Nova Scotia in 1894 and featured teams from across Canada's Maritime Provinces. The league operated for several decades lasting until 1930.

With as many as a dozen teams, over 400 African-Canadian players from across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island participated in competition. The Coloured Hockey League is credited by some as being the first league to allow the goaltender to leave their feet to cover a puck in 1900. This practice was not permitted elsewhere until the formation of the National Hockey League in 1917. Hockey historian George Fosty also claims that the first player to use the slapshot was Eddie Martin of the Halifax Eurekas 100 years ago.


This cap represents the Africville Seasides. I've included a video based on the league and the team's 1901 championship roster.



Africville Seasides 1901
Co -1901 Colored League Champions
James Carvery -Forward/Center/Goal
John Cassiday -Point /Defense/Goal
Richard "Dick" Carvery - Forward/Right Wing
William Carvery, Sr. -Goal
Allen Dixon -Forward/Point/Rover
James E. Dixon - Goal/Forward/Point/Left Wing
Wallace Dixon -Forward/Cover Point
Richard "Dick" Dixon -Sub/Forward
William G. Howe, Jr. -Team Executive
A. Edward "Eddie" Martin -Cover Point (Joined team after starting season on Eurekas)
T.G. MacDonald -Treasurer and Manage


Wednesday, February 06, 2008

LA Cobras Custom Fitted


The Los Angeles Cobras played in the 1988 Arena Football League season only. They played their home games at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, which they shared with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. The team's logo was unusual in that it consisted of an interlocking "LA" in which the left upright of the "A" was formed by the hooded head and "neck" of a cobra.

The Cobras, who featured former NFL all-pro receiver Cliff Branch, managed only a 5-6-1 record and drew dismal crowds. They did manage to grab the fourth and final playoff spot in the six team AFL, but lost in the semifinals to the Chicago Bruisers. It turned out to be their last game ever as the Cobras (as well as the New York Knights and the New England Steamrollers) folded after the 1988 season, cutting the league down to just three teams.

The Cobras are also featured in the film Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects starring Charles Bronson. One scene takes place during a Cobras/Bruisers game, presumably the final regular season contest played July 14, 1988 (this game also had the distinction of ending 37-37, making it the first tie game in arena football history). The film was released in early 1989.

1954 Casa Grande Cotton Kings


The Cotton Kings played semi-pro ball in Casa Grande,Arizonia. In the 1954 National Baseball Congress World Series the Cotton Kings lost to the Wichita (KS) Boeing Bombers. However, their star pitcher, Donnie Lee walked away with MVP honors.

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Cleveland Cavaliers Custom Fitted



With the retirements and departures of Nance, Daugherty and Price, the team lost much of its dominance and were no longer able to contest strongly during the playoffs. After the 1992-93 season, in which the Cavs boasted a 54–28 regular-season record but suffered an early exit from the playoffs, Wilkens left to coach the Atlanta Hawks.

Following the hiring of Mike Fratello as head coach starting with the 1993-94 season, the Cavs became one of the NBA's best defensive teams under the leadership of point guard Terrell Brandon. But the offense, which was a half-court, "slow-down" tempo installed by Fratello, met with mixed success. Although the Cavaliers made regular playoff appearances, they were unable to advance beyond the first round.

In 1994, the Cavs moved back to downtown Cleveland with the opening of the 20,562-seat, state-of-the-art, Gund Arena. Known by locals as "the Gund", the venue also served as the site of the 1997 NBA All-Star Game.

Later on, players like Shawn Kemp and Žydrūnas Ilgauskas added quality to the team, but without further success. Fratello was fired following the shortened 1998-99 season.

Friday, February 01, 2008

Orlando Gulls Custom Fitted



The Orlando Gulls played in the Florida State League for one season in 1937. They sucked going 40-100 finishing 8th but their caps were pretty fly.

1927 Yankees ( Murders Row ) Custom Fitted



Murderers’ Row, was the nickname given to the New York Yankees baseball team of the late 1920s, in particular the first six hitters in the 1927 team lineup.

1927 NY Yankees Batting Lineup

CF Earle Combs .356, 6 HR, 64 RBI, 231 H

SS Mark Koenig .285, 3 HR, 62 RBI

RF Babe Ruth .356, 60 HR, 164 RBI

1B Lou Gehrig .373, 47 HR, 175 RBI

LF Bob Meusel .337, 8 HR, 103 RBI, 47 2B

2B Tony Lazzeri .309, 18 HR, 102 RBI

3B Joe Dugan .269, 2 HR, 43 RBI

C Pat Collins .275, 7 HR, 36 RBI

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Miami Marlins Fitted Cap


Here's the first one that I made from the comp that was posted. I decided to add piping instead of the orange bill.

1957 Miami Marlins Custom Fitted Cap



Another Marlins Cap. This one is based off the 57' team.

Friday, January 11, 2008

1921 Baltimore Orioles ( Minor League)



In 1903, an Oriole minor league team joined the Eastern League (renamed the International League in 1911, and not to be confused with the present day AA Eastern League). This Orioles team stayed mediocre for the first few years of its existence, but after the arrival of Jack Dunn as manager, it won the league pennant in 1908. The 1914 season featured the professional debut of Babe Ruth, but competition from the Baltimore Terrapins of the Federal League forced Dunn to sell Ruth and many of his other players, and relocate the team to Richmond, Virginia (eventually becoming the present-day Syracuse Chiefs).

After the Federal League's demise, Dunn returned with a team in 1916. The 1919 team won the International League pennant with 100 victories, the first team to win that many games. Featuring another future Hall-of-Fame pitcher in Lefty Grove, the Orioles improved on that in 1920 by winning 110 games, including the last 25 of the season. In 1921, the Orioles won 27 straight games (a record for consecutive victories by a minor league team that would stand until the Salt Lake City team of the Pioneer League won 29 in 1987). The Orioles won the league by 20 games over the second place team, and had a home record of 70 wins and 18 losses. Despite their impressive record, however, they lost the Little World Series to the American Association champion Louisville Colonels, 4 games to 1. The Orioles actually led the fourth game, 12-4, but a riot broke out among the Baltimore home crowd in the top of the 9th inning, and the game was forfeited to Louisville, 9 runs to 0. The Orioles continued to roll over International League opposition through 1925.

The team entered the Governors' Cup playoffs in 1936, 1937, and 1940, but did not win another pennant until 1944. The team was leading the league on July 4 of that year, when their home stadium, Oriole Park, burned down. The team seemed to have a hard time recovering from that loss, playing lackluster ball through the rest of the season and losing their last game, only to back into the championship when the second place team, the Newark Bears, also lost. The Orioles, under manager Tommy Thomas, went on to win the Junior World Series that year, 4 games to 2, against Louisville. In 1950, under manager Nick Cullop, Baltimore lost the Junior World Series to Columbus, 4 games to 1.

This cap is off the chain!!!!!!

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Kansas City Monarchs 1949 Custom Fitted Cap



Kansas City Monarchs were the longest-running franchise in the history of baseball's Negro Leagues. Operating in Kansas City, Missouri and owned by J.L. Wilkinson, they were charter members of the Negro National League from 1920 to 1930. In 1930, the Monarchs became the first professional baseball team to use a portable lighting system to play games at night, five years before any major league team did. The Monarchs won ten league championships before integration, and triumphed in the first Negro League World Series in 1924. After sending more players to the major leagues than any other Negro League franchise, the team was finally disbanded in 1965.

They also had some of the best looking caps in baseball in my eyes. This one is classic.

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Homestead Grays Custom Fitted Cap



The Homestead Grays were a professional baseball team that played in the Negro Leagues in the United States. The team was formed in 1912 by Cumberland Posey, and would remain in continuous operation for 38 seasons. The team was based in Homestead, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.

The Grays grew out of an earlier industrial team. In 1900, a group of African-American players had joined together to form the Germantown (PA) "Blue Ribbons," an industrial league team. For ten years, the Blue Ribbons fielded a team every season and played some of the best sandlot teams in the area. In 1910, the managers of the team retired. The players reorganized the team and named themselves the "Murdock Grays." In 1912, they became the "Homestead Grays," the name they retained for the remainder of the franchise's history.

Logo is hand cut and sewn felt and is based on the font used on the teams 1935 jersey. Classic.

Monday, January 07, 2008

San Deigo Padres Custom Fitted


The 1984 season began with a shock: Ray Kroc died of heart disease on January 14. Ownership of the team passed to his third wife, Joan B. Kroc. The team would wear Ray's initials, "RAK" on their jersey's left sleeve during the entire season.

Fortunately, happier times were ahead for the team. The Padres finished at 92-70 in 1984 and won the National League West championship, despite having no players with 100-RBI and only two batters with 20-HR. They were managed by Dick Williams and had an offense that featured veterans Steve Garvey, Garry Templeton, Graig Nettles, Alan Wiggins as well as Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn, who captured his first of what would be eight National League batting championships that year (he would also win in 1987-89 and from 1994-97; Gwynn shares the National League record with Honus Wagner). Gwynn, who also would win five National League Gold Gloves during his career, joined the Padres in 1982 following starring roles in both baseball and basketball at San Diego State University (he still holds the school record for career basketball assists), and after having been selected in the previous year by both the Padres in the baseball draft and by the then San Diego Clippers in the National Basketball Association draft. The Padres pitching staff in 1984 featured Eric Show (15-9), Ed Whitson (14-8), Mark Thurmond (14-8), Tim Lollar (11-13), and Rich "Goose" Gossage as their closer (10-6, 2.90 ERA and 25 saves).[1]

In the 1984 NLCS, the Padres faced the NL East champion Chicago Cubs, who were making their first post-season appearance since 1945 and featured NL Most Valuable Player Ryne Sandberg and Cy Young Award winner Rick Sutcliffe. The Cubs would win the first two games at Wrigley Field, but the Padres swept the final three games at then San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium (the highlight arguably being Steve Garvey's dramatic, game winning home run off of Lee Smith in Game 4) to win the 1984 National League pennant.

In the 1984 World Series, the Padres faced the powerful Detroit Tigers who steamrolled through the regular season with 104 victories (and had started out with a 35-5 record, the best ever through the first 40 games). The Tigers were managed by Sparky Anderson and featured shortstop and native San Diegan Alan Trammell and outfielder Kirk Gibson, along with Lance Parrish and DH Darrell Evans. The pitching staff was bolstered by ace Jack Morris (19-11, 3.60 ERA), Dan Petry (18-8), Milt Wilcox (17-8), and closer Willie Hernandez (9-3, 1.92 ERA with 32 saves).[3] Jack Morris would win games 1 and 4 and the Tigers would go on to win the Series 4-games-to-1.

This custom fitted was made with a vintage 80's patch

Sunday, January 06, 2008

Custom Fitted NY Gaints Fitted Cap


Go Eli! Hell, I like the guy. Since my Ravens are out, I'm going for the G-Men. Wouldn't it be cool to see the Peyton and Eli go head to head in a Super Bowl?

This fitted was customized with a vintage 1974 Gaints logo patch.

Friday, January 04, 2008

Oakland Oaks Custom fitted Cap




The Oakland Oaks were a minor league baseball team which played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 until 1955. Along with the Los Angeles Angels, Portland Beavers, Sacramento Solons, San Francisco Seals, and Seattle Indians, the Oaks were charter members of the Pacific Coast League which was founded in 1903.

Logo script is modeled after Oaks 30's pennant lettering.

Thursday, January 03, 2008

Pittsburgh Pirates Custom Fitted Cap




The felt logo is that of the skull on Captain Jolly Roger's hat. The back logo is an vintage 1970's patch on red felt. Great cap for any Pirates fan.

1938 Kansas City Monarches Custom Fitted Cap



The Kansas City Monarchs were the longest-running franchise in the history of baseball's Negro Leagues. Operating in Kansas City, Missouri and owned by J.L. Wilkinson, they were charter members of the Negro National League from 1920 to 1930. In 1930, the Monarchs became the first professional baseball team to use a portable lighting system to play games at night, five years before any major league team did. The Monarchs won ten league championships before integration, and triumphed in the first Negro League World Series in 1924. After sending more players to the major leagues than any other Negro League franchise, the team was finally disbanded in 1965.

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Baltimore Clippers Custom Fitted



The Baltimore Clippers were an American ice hockey team. They were the first of three Charm City entries into the American Hockey League, who played from 1962-76. The Clippers won their division three times: 1970-71, 1971-72, and 1973-74.

The Clippers withdrew from the AHL mid-season during 1974-75. The team regrouped for one more season, then transferred to the Southern Hockey League, playing one more season. The Clippers were replaced mid-season in Baltimore by the World Hockey Association Baltimore Blades during 1975-76.

I'm planning on making a Baltimore Blades fitted soon. Be sure to check back.

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Chicago White Sox 1935



The 1935 Chicago White Sox came in 19 1/2 games behind the Detroit Tigers. Not so good but the cap was and is hot! A great classic look.

Brookyln Superbas



The Brooklyn baseball club that eventually became the NL Dodgers was established in 1883, and the team joined the upstart American Association the following year. Originally the Brooklyn team was known as the "Atlantics" (a reference to the earlier National Association team), and later as the "Grays." After several of the team's players were married in succession in 1888, the press began referring to the team as the "Brooklyn Bridegrooms." The Bridegrooms won the AA pennant in 1889. Upon switching to the National League in 1890, the franchise became the first of only three major league sports teams, and the only major league baseball team, to win championships in different leagues in consecutive years. (The other two sports teams to win consecutive championships in different leagues were the 1948-1949 Minneapolis Lakers and the 1949-1950 Cleveland Browns.) Eight years passed before any more success followed. Because of joint ownership between the two clubs, several Hall of Fame players were sold to Brooklyn by the soon-to-be-defunct Baltimore Orioles, along with their manager, Ned Hanlon. This catapulted Brooklyn to instant contention, and "Brooklyn Superbas" (as the team was known in the late 1890s because the manager shared a surname with "Hanlon's Superbas," a popular acrobatic troupe at the time) lived up to their name, winning pennants in 1899 and 1900.

Milwaukee Bears ( Negro League )



The Milwaukee Bears were a Negro National League team that operated during the 1923 season, its only season in the league, representing Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The team was one of two (the Toledo Tigers being the other) created to fill one of the vacancies created in the NNL after the Cleveland Tate Stars and Pittsburgh Keystones had been dropped after the previous season. It drew much of its personnel from the disbanded Keystones and from the New Orleans Crescent Stars, an independent southern team. Hall of Fame outfielder Pete Hill, 42, was asked by Rube Foster to manage the team, and remaining roster spots were filled from tryouts held in Chicago in April, and by castoffs from other teams.

With limited financing and an inexperienced ownership, the team quickly fell out of the running in the league. Primarily due to poor home attendance at Athletic Park (later known as Borchert Field), the club played most of its games on the road, and finished in last place with a 12-41 record in league play, disbanding after the season.

St.Paul Fighting Saints (IHL)



St.Paul Saints played in the International Hockey League from 1959-1963. They were league champs in 1960 and 61'.

San Jose Prune Pickers 1910



There were at least three class D California State Leagues in operation at some point in minor league baseball history. Two lasted just a single season (1910 and 1929) and the other lasted a whole three seasons 1913 through 1915.

The 1910 version was actually class B until June 6, when it became class D. Sacramento and San Francisco dropped out May 31, and Oakland moved to Merced on June 7, which might explain the drop in classification. Then Fresno disbanded June 24, causing the league to cease operations the same day.

The league made it through the 1913 season then disbanded June 1, 1914. When it was re-tried in 1915, the league disbanded May 30, due to heavy rains, with the teams having played only 5 to 7 games.

The 1929 version, which was based in Southern California unlike the previous two versions, lasted until June 17, with teams having played about 50 games.


1910

* Fresno, CA: Fresno Tigers
* Oakland, CA: Oakland Invaders
o Merced, CA: Merced Fig Growers
* Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Baby Senators
* San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Baby Seals
* San Jose, CA: San Jose Prune Pickers
* Stockton, CA: Stockton Millers

Galveston Sand Crabs



Independent Ball club based in Galveston,TX. The teams played in the Texas League 1889-1890; Texas-Southern League 1895- 1896; South Texas League 1903-1906; Texas League 1907-1911,1922-1924. They were league champions of the South Texas League in 1904.

Canton Terriers Custom fitted



The Canton Terriers played in the Central League from 1928-1930.

Mexico Tigers



Another team from south of the border that I can not find info. on so if you have any info. please hit me up.

Cleveland Browns ( Negro league )



The Cleveland Browns was a professional African-American baseball team.

During the late 1800s and the early 1900s, professional baseball teams and leagues were segregated. African Americans did not play on teams with white players. White teams and black teams did not play in the same professional leagues. As a result of this segregation, there were separate leagues and teams for whites and blacks in professional baseball's early decades.

The Cleveland Browns played its home games in Cleveland, Ohio. The team played in the Negro National League. Established in 1924, the Cleveland Browns played only one season before disbanding.

Body-more O's




I'm really tried of the O's losing and so is the bird!!!!!

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Charlottetown West End Rangers




Charlottetown West End Rangers 1900

Edmond Byers -Point
A. “Harry” McNeill –Goal -Center
George “Hurley” Mills – Cover Point
John “Jack” T. Mills –Rover/Team Captain.
Albert “Bert” Mills –Left Wing


The Coloured Hockey League was an all-black league founded in Nova Scotia in 1894 and featured teams from across Maritime Provinces. The league operated for several decades lasting until 1930.

With as many as a dozen teams, over 400 African-Canadian players from across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island participated in competition. The Coloured Hockey League is credited by some as being the first league to allow the goaltender to leave their feet to cover a puck in 1900. This practice was not permitted elsewhere until the formation of the NHL in 1917. Hockey historian George Fosty also claims that the first player to use the Slapshot was Eddie Martin of the Halifax Eurekas 100 years ago.

Logo is twill on felt.

1985 Baltimore Stars ( USFL)




The Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars were a professional American football team which played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.
The Stars began in Philadelphia in the 1983 season. They played their home games at Veterans Stadium (the "Vet"), and made it to the 1983 USFL championship game before losing. They remained in Philadelphia for the 1984 season, but were forced to relocate postseason home games to Franklin Field because of the Phillies baseball team using the "Vet". The team relocated to Maryland for the 1985 season. Although Baltimore was their home base, their home games were played at Byrd Stadium in College Park, Maryland closer to Washington, D.C. The team was set to play in Baltimore's Memorial Stadium had the USFL played in 1986.
The Stars were arguably the most successful USFL franchise, playing in every USFL championship game and winning both the 1984 and 1985 USFL championships. For the entire tenure of the team, they were coached by Jim Mora Sr. who later became a head coach in the NFL for the Saints and Colts. Carl Peterson, who later became the President/General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Chiefs, served as the team's General Manager for all three seasons.

Mexico Two Stars 1919



Clean looking fitted made with ivory felt on brown.

I've tried to find more info. on this cap. If you have any info. on what league the team played for or players info. anything please email me.

Check back for more caps from teams south of the border.

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Vintage 1996 Ravens Patch Fitted




This cap is all mine!!!! Made with an vintage 1996 patch and transfer on felt patch on back of old logo. Gold glitter adorns the patch plus some purple piping to finish it off.

My boys put up a hell of a fight Monday before falling to the Pats. Go Ravens!!! We'll get'em next year.

Here's some info. on the old logo drama taken from wikipedia.

From 1996-1998, the team originally used a logo that featured raven wings flanking a shield with the letter "B". However, the US Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict that the logo infringed on the copyright in a logo drawing by Frederick E. Bouchat, a Maryland amateur artist and security guard.

Bouchat sued the Ravens, claiming that he was the first one to design the "B" shield shortly after the team announced their intentions to move to Baltimore. The team defended themselves, claiming that the logo was made independently. But the court ruled in favor of Bouchat, stating that team owner Modell had access to Bouchat's work: Bouchat had faxed a copy of his design to then-chairman of the Maryland Stadium Authority John Moag, who shared the same office building as Modell.[4] Ultimately, however, a jury later awarded Bouchat zero damages during the damages phase of the case.[5]

As a result of the lawsuit, a new logo was designed, featuring a purple and black raven's head in profile, with the letter "B" superimposed in metallic gold and white. The secondary logo of the Baltimore Ravens is a shield with alternating Calvert Banners in kind with the flag of Maryland (which incorporates the flag of Baltimore) interlocked with a stylized "B" and "R".

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

1901 Detroit Tigers



1901: On April 24th the Tigers prepared to take to the field for their first official American League game, as a standing room only crowd was anticipated at Bennett Park, but unpredictable weather postponed the opening by a day. The next day in front of 10,000 fans, the Tigers entered the 9th inning trailing Milwaukee, 13-4. A series of hits and miscues followed, moving the score to 13-12 with 2 runners on, and 2 out, as Frank "Pop" Dillon faced reliever Bert Husting. The left-handed hitter rapped a 2-run double to complete a 14-13-comeback win. The Tigers would go on to finish their inaugural season in 3rd place with a solid 74-62 record.

More info. on Sportsecyclopedia