On Wednesday, New Era unveiled the design for this year’s MLB All-Star Game caps.
The most striking feature of the caps are the two stripes that go across the front which are inspired by the Cincinnati Red Stockings of the 1800’s according to New Era’s press release.
Over a century ago, Cincinnati’s Baseball Club, known as the Red Stockings, wore a cap which featured horizontal stripes, commonly known as pleats, around the circumference of the caps. This design concept became the basis for the cap that Cincinnati Reds mascot Mr. Redlegs has worn since his inception in 1956 and is featured prominently in the 2015 All-Star Game logo. Now, that 19th century design has been combined with a modern look and fabric to create the 2015 All-Star Game Cap.
For a reference, here’s the Reds mascot in all of its mustachioed and capped glory.
As far as tributes go, the caps are a nice nod to Cincinnati and its baseball history which is appropriate considering that the 2015 All-Star Game will be played at Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park.
According to ESPN, the caps will be available starting on June 25th and they will cost $37.99.
Check out some of the designs below. The Miami Marlins cap definitely looks like a winner.
