New York IRT Custom Fitted Cap

New York IRT, also known as IRT F.C., was an early twentieth century American soccer team sponsored by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company.

The origins of the team are unknown, but in 1916, it entered the New York State Association Football League. In 1918, it went to the fourth round of the 1918 National Challenge Cup where it fell to Paterson F.C. In 1919, New York IRT entered the National Association Football League, but withdrew after only five games.

Brooklyn Longfellows Custom Fitted Cap

The Brooklyn Longfellows played in the New York State League. They lost to the Fall River East Ends in the 1891 American Cup.

San Diego Sockers Custom Fitted

The San Diego Sockers were one of the most successful indoor soccer teams in the sport's short history. The team won ten championships in both the original Major Indoor Soccer League and the North American Soccer League.

The team began as the Baltimore Comets in 1974 but moved to San Diego as the San Diego Jaws in 1976. After a one year stay in Las Vegas as the Las Vegas Quicksilvers, the team returned as the San Diego Sockers in 1978.

The San Diego Sockers, one of the most successful indoor soccer teams in a number of national leagues, kicked off in 1974 as the Baltimore Comets. Within a year, the team packed up for a cross country move to San Diego where they were renamed the San Diego Jaws. After a few rocky seasons, the Jaws departed for Las Vegas in 1977 but moved back to San Diego in 1978, where they were finally dubbed the San Diego Sockers.

Initially, victories came slowly for the San Diego Sockers but mounted quickly. With a building fan base and budding talent pool, the San Diego Sockers won the North American Soccer League (NASL) Championships of 1982 and again in 1984. Success was far from over for the San Diego Sockers. When the NASL folded, the San Diego Sockers moved to the Major Indoor Soccer League and won eight championships: 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992. The San Diego Sockers carried their success from one league to the next. They switched to the Continental Indoor Soccer League for three more years from 1993 to 1995. However, after several ownership changes, the San Diego Sockers folded after the 1996 season.

Baltimore Blast Custom Fitted

As a kid I remember watching channel 45 after school and the Blast commercials would come on. They were loud and fast and so where the games. Good times. Here's some info.

The Baltimore Blast were a longtime member of the original MISL. From 1978/79-79/80, the team was the Houston Summit but moved prior to the 1980/81 season. The team won the league's championship in 1984. The team folded when the MISL ceased operation in the summer of 1992. The team used the Kool & The Gang classic "Celebration" after scoring goals.

Kev!!!! What up!!!!

Showtime Custom Fitted Cap

By the 1984-85 season, the Lakers' so-called "Showtime"era was in full swing. Showtime was a fast-paced style of basketball, described as a mix of "no-look passes off the fastbreak, pin-point alley-oops from halfcourt, spinning feeds and overhand bullets under the basket through triple teams.

Oh's Custom Fitted Cap

Oh!!!! Baltimore's 6-2 and in first ( AL East )

Logo is hand screened and sewn felt

Go ride a bike!!!!!!

Boston Birds Custom Fitted Cap

One of my NBA Stars Custom Fitteds. Logo is hand screened ,cut, and sewn felt.

Len Bias Custom Fitted Cap

Leonard Kevin Bias (November 18, 1963 – June 19, 1986) was an American college basketball player who suffered a fatal cardiac arrhythmia that resulted from a cocaine overdose less than 48 hours after being selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1986 NBA Draft. Bias was the second player selected in the draft, after Brad Daugherty of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Wearing number 34, Bias impressed basketball fans with his amazing leaping ability, his physical stature and his ability to create plays and considered one of the most dynamic players in the nation. By his senior year, scouts from the various National Basketball Association viewed Bias as the most complete forward in the Class of 1986. Bias was favorably compared by some to Michael Jordan, even though Jordan himself was only in his second professional season with the Chicago Bulls at the time Bias was drafted by the Boston Celtics.

I've always been a big Terps fan and Bias was by far my favorite college player at that time. What a loss.

Some comps!!!!!

I've been a little busy with work and getting store together. It's just about done. I wanted to share some comps with you all since I haven't been in the studio in a minute but get ready for some butter joints!!!!! I also have a hand screened limited edition line of sport themed tees call Versus. Check for that. I'll post some pics of them soon.

For all you folks that check the blog thanks. There's a lot more on the way.

The first comp. reps the Lakers of the 80's, the second reps by beloved Baltimore Orioles ( hope we do better this year ).

Brookyln Bridegrooms Custom Fitted Cap

The Los Angeles Dodgers franchise started in 1884 as the Brooklyn Atlantics of the American Association, then became the Brooklyn Grays for the 1885-1887 seasons, and then became the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. The franchise were the Bridegrooms from 1888-1890, and then from 1896-1898. From 1891 to 1895, the team dropped the Bride part of their nickname, and played as the Brooklyn Grooms.

Vintage 80's Cardinals Patch Custom Fitted

Good Luck!!!!! They're going to need it.

Los Angeles Magics Custom Fitted Cap

Part of my NBA Star series.

Oakland Oaks Comp.

Brooklyn Dodgers Basketball Custom Fitted Cap

The Brooklyn Dodgers were an American basketball team based in Brooklyn, New York that was a member of the Eastern Basketball Association.

Logo is hand screend and sewn felt.

Saginaw Krazy Kats Custom Fitted Cap

The Saginaw Krazy Kats played in the Southern Michigan League in 1911.

Logo is hand screened,cut,and sewn.

Brooklyn Americans Custom Fitted Cap

The New York Americans team's name for the 1941-42 NHL season changed to the Brooklyn Americans. Dutton ( owner) had every intent on moving the team to Brooklyn, but due to a lack of a decent arena, the Brooklyn Americans continued to play their home games in Manhattan at Madison Square Garden while practicing in Brooklyn. They barely survived the season, finishing with a record of 16-29-3. After the season, the Amerks suspended operations for the war's duration. However, in 1946, the NHL reneged on promises to reinstate the Americans and canceled the franchise. Although Dutton had every intention of returning the Americans to the ice after World War II, NHL records list the Americans as having "retired" from the league in 1942.

Cleveland Lebrons Custom Fitted Cap

70's Cavs Custom Fitted

(via wikipedia)
The Cavaliers first began play in the NBA in 1970 as an expansion team under the ownership of Nick Mileti. Playing their home games at Cleveland Arena under the direction of head coach Bill Fitch, they compiled a league-worst 15–67 record. The team hoped to build around the number one 1971 draft pick Austin Carr who had set numerous scoring records at Notre Dame, but Carr severely injured his leg shortly into his pro career and did not recover sufficiently to become a great pro player.

The following seasons saw the Cavaliers gradually improve their on-court performance, thanks to season-by-season additions of talented players such as Bingo Smith, Jim Chones, Jim Cleamons and Dick Snyder. Cleveland improved to 23–59 in their sophomore season, followed by a 32–50 record in 1972–73, and a small step backwards to 29–53 in 1973–74. In 1974, the Cavaliers moved into the brand-new Richfield Coliseum, located in the cornfields thirty miles south of downtown Cleveland in Summit County. That season, the Cavaliers finished with a 40–42 record, falling just short of a playoff berth.

In the 1975-76 season with Carr, Smith, Chones, Snyder, and newly acquired Nate Thurmond; Fitch led the Cavaliers to a 49–33 record and a division title. Fitch received the league's Coach of the Year award as the Cavs made their first-ever playoff appearance.

The Cavs won the series against the Washington Bullets, 4–3. Because of the many heroics and last-second shots, the series became known locally as the "Miracle of Richfield." However, hampered by injuries, particularly to Jim Chones, the Cavs proceeded to lose to the Boston Celtics in Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs.

Cleveland won 43 games the next two seasons (1976–77 and 1977–78), but both those seasons resulted in early playoff exits. After a 30–52 season in 1978-79, Fitch resigned as head coach. The following season, after going 37–45 under Fitch's successor Stan Albeck, original owner Mileti sold his shares to minority owner Joe Zingale.

Logo is hand cut and sewn felt.

Chicago American Giants Custom Fitted

Chicago American Giants were a Chicago based Negro League baseball team, formed by player-manager Andrew "Rube" Foster. From 1910 until the mid-1930s, the American Giants were the most dominant team in black baseball. Charter members of Foster's Negro National League, the American Giants won five pennants in that league, along with another pennant in the 1932 Negro Southern League and a second-half championship in Gus Greenlee's Negro National League in 1934. The team was disbanded in 1952.

Logo is hand cut and sewn felt.

Vintage '66 O's Custom Fitted

Vintage 1966 cap patch on the front, hand screened, cut and sewn patch on the back.

Holla!

Baltimore Pirates Custom Fitted

The Baltimore Pirates booked games in 1932 and 1933 against area amateur, semipro and minor league teams. The team developed a reputation for high entertainment. As a way to increase interest, they changed their name in 1934 to the Silver Moons.

Custom Canucks Fitteds 70's Logo

Staten Island Stapletons Custom Fitted

The Staten Island Stapletons were a professional American football team founded in 1929 that played in the National Football League from 1929 to 1930. Under the shortened nickname the "Stapes" they played an additional two seasons from 1931 to 1932. The team was based in Staten Island, New York.

Vitt's Cry Babies Custom Fitted Cap

Here's another Cry Babies cap in the Cleveland Indians colorway. For you how don't know
here's some info. Vitt was known for being critical of his players, who had grown increasingly upsetwith his style since he had become manager in 1938 after a stellar year with the 1937 Newark Bears. The Indians had been in contention from the start of the 1940 season. They had started an eastern road trip 5-6, though, and on June 11, they dropped another one, 9-2, behind Bob Feller to their top contender, the Boston Red Sox; Vitt grumbled "He's supposed to be my ace. I'm supposed to win a pennant with that kind of pitching" in the dugout for all to hear. The next day, he yanked Mel Harder from a game against the Red Sox, saying "It's about time you won, [given] the money you're getting." Harder, Feller, Johnny Allen and others met after the game and decided to approach owner Alva Bradley with the request that Vitt be removed. 11 players met with Bradley, including Ken Keltner, Al Milnar, Rollie Hemsley, Jeff Heath, Oscar Grimes and the three aforementioned pitchers; Roy Weatherly refused to go along and Ray Mack and Lou Boudreau were kept out due to their youth. Hal Trosky called in at the time to express his agreement, but as his mother had died, he could not attend. Criticisms included Vitt's insults to his players, showboating style, anger and willingness to air dirty laundry with the media. Bradley said he would investigate but did not want the affair to become public. Somebody leaked it though, and the Cleveland Plain Dealer had details a day later.

The players were the primary subject of fan criticsm as the public generally supported Vitt, who said he would tone down his acts somewhat. The Indians became known as "Vitt's Crybabies", the "Bawl Team" and the "Half Vitts" among other eptiehts.

Vintage Pacers Patch Custom Fitted Cap

In 1990-91, the Pacers returned to the playoffs with a 41-41 record, and Schrempf was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year. Bob Hill was head coach at this time. The Pacers had a memorable series against the highly favored Boston Celtics that they managed to extend to five games before losing Game 5, 124-121, with Larry Bird hosting one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. The Pacers returned to the playoffs in 1991-92 and met the Celtics again, but this time the Celtics left no doubt who was better as they swept the Pacers in three straight games.

Cap is made with vintage 90's patch.

Basketball Star Custom Fitteds

Back in the day teams were sometimes named after a star player, coach or owner. If that were the practice today these may be some of the teams we would root for. Looking forward to making these.

Vintage 60's patch Atlanta Custom Fitted Cap

Another of my Baseball Slugger patch caps. The patch is vintage 1960's.

Pittsburg Champs Custom Fitted Cap

The Champs played out of Pittsburg, KS in the Kansas State League during the 1906 season.

Baltimore Pirates

Coming Soon!!!!

Vintage Patch California Seals Custom fitted

In 1966, the NHL announced that six expansion teams would be added as a new division for the 1967-68 season, officially because of a general desire to expand the league to new markets, but just as importantly to squelch the Western Hockey League's threat to turn itself into a major league. The San Francisco Seals were one such team from the WHL, and after it was purchased by Barry Van Gerbig and moved across the Bay to a new arena in Oakland, the Seals joined the NHL. The Bay Area was not considered a particularly lucrative hockey market, but the terms of a new television agreement with CBS called for two of the expansion teams to be located in California.

Cap is customized with vintage 1960's patch.

Vintage Patch Brewers Custom Fitted Cap

Cap customized with vintage 70's Brewers patch on hand cut and sewn felt.

Vintage patch Expos Custom Fitted

This fitted was made using 1970's vintage patches and hand cut and sewn felt patch on back.

Staten Island Stapletons Custom Fitted

Look out for a mess load of old school football caps. I'm on the grind!!!!

Philly Custom Fitted Vintage Patch

LA VS PHI

Aquadilla Sharks Custom Fitted Cap

During the 1941-42 Puerto Rico winter season, playing for the Aquadilla Sharks, Leon Day struck out 19 batters (a record) in an 18-inning marathon game.

Green Bay Bobcats Custom Fitted Cap

Hello all. Been a little busy but I'm back. Here's A Green Bay Bobcats custom fitted.
Green Bay Bobcats, the first professional hockey team in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They played in the Mid-America Hockey League.

Vintage patch Dodgers Custom Fitted

Looks like playoffs in LA LA Land.

Vintage patch from 1990.

1960's Vintage ATL Custom Fitted

The Atlanta Falcons franchise began on June 30, 1965 when NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle granted ownership to Rankin Smith Sr. The Falcons drafted LB Tommy Nobis from the University of Texas with the first pick of the 1966 NFL Draft, making him the first ever Falcon.

The Falcons had their first season in 1966, and their first game (preseason) on August 1, 1966 losing to the Philadelphia Eagles. After losing their first nine games that season, their first victory was on the road against the New York Giants. The team finished the 1960s with only 12 wins. The Falcons had their first Monday Night Football game in Atlanta during the 1970 season. The 1971 season was their first with a winning record.

Cap is customized with a vintage 1960's patch.

1950's Vintage Patch Notre Dame Custom Fitted

Football season is here and what would it be without Notre Dame. This cap is customized with a vintage Notre Dame patch from the 50's ( yes the patch is old). The guy that I got these off of said that his dad worked at the spot that made them and he had so many different patches that some would go into a shoe box never to see the light of day.

The guy on the patch that looks like Frankenstein, I would guess to be Frank Leahy.

I have a couple more of these patches and plan on making some other colorways.

Coming !!!!!