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Blansky · 16 May 2023, 01:36 AM

Interesting article and evolution......and saved a lot of straw.

https://www.mlb.com/news/featured/ba...5-18914aee326b

Mifune · 16 May 2023, 01:47 AM

I will help you again...

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The long, strange history of the baseball cap

You could be forgiven for thinking the baseball cap was always there, perched upon humanity’s head from the very first day we walked on the Earth, as eternal as the tallest trees or the deepest ocean. But, of course, that’s not true.

In fact, long before baseball caps were the ubiquitous fashion choice for ballplayers, musicians, and Marvel heroes trying to blend in with a crowd, baseball teams didn’t even wear caps. That’s right: Had the game of baseball developed differently, perhaps we’d all be wearing big straw hats with our favorite club’s logo written across the front.

“It’s the people's crown. It's completely egalitarian,” New Era’s senior VP of Brand, Mark Maidment, told MLB.com about the cap. “You can put it on and you can feel great whether you're a taxi driver, or you're gonna play to 200,000 people at Coachella.”

“The baseball cap is a really great marketing tool,” Tom Shieber, senior curator for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, said. “I don't think they realized it was a marketing tool for a long, long time. People get it now, right? I mean, entire businesses are based on it. Because it's right there. It's a billboard, right above your head, where people pay attention.”

crew · 16 May 2023, 08:25 AM

Welcome back Blansky.

Blansky · 16 May 2023, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by crew

Welcome back Blansky.

lol ….thanks.

White Collar Boy · 16 May 2023, 09:51 AM

Hey Blansky, good to see you. Thanks for sharing the story (and Mifune for the direct paste). My favourite thing there is the photo. Young Americans.

East Bay Rider · 16 May 2023, 12:32 PM

That was a fun read.

Joearch · 16 May 2023, 02:59 PM

Fun read, thx for sharing.

16 May 2023, 01:36 AM	#1
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,809	The History of the Baseball Cap.... Interesting article and evolution......and saved a lot of straw. https://www.mlb.com/news/featured/ba...5-18914aee326b __________________ OlllllllO

16 May 2023, 12:32 PM	#6
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	That was a fun read. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

16 May 2023, 01:47 AM	#2
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	I will help you again... --------------------------------------- The long, strange history of the baseball cap You could be forgiven for thinking the baseball cap was always there, perched upon humanity’s head from the very first day we walked on the Earth, as eternal as the tallest trees or the deepest ocean. But, of course, that’s not true. In fact, long before baseball caps were the ubiquitous fashion choice for ballplayers, musicians, and Marvel heroes trying to blend in with a crowd, baseball teams didn’t even wear caps. That’s right: Had the game of baseball developed differently, perhaps we’d all be wearing big straw hats with our favorite club’s logo written across the front. “It’s the people's crown. It's completely egalitarian,” New Era’s senior VP of Brand, Mark Maidment, told MLB.com about the cap. “You can put it on and you can feel great whether you're a taxi driver, or you're gonna play to 200,000 people at Coachella.” “The baseball cap is a really great marketing tool,” Tom Shieber, senior curator for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, said. “I don't think they realized it was a marketing tool for a long, long time. People get it now, right? I mean, entire businesses are based on it. Because it's right there. It's a billboard, right above your head, where people pay attention.”

16 May 2023, 08:25 AM	#3
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	Welcome back Blansky.

16 May 2023, 09:51 AM	#5
White Collar Boy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,862	Hey Blansky, good to see you. Thanks for sharing the story (and Mifune for the direct paste). My favourite thing there is the photo. Young Americans.

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Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Fun read, thx for sharing.

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