Philadelphia Phillies 1979 Wool Shawl Collar Sweater

REPLICA ON-FIELD BASEBALL SWEATERS JUST LIKE HOW THEY WORE IT

History: With the advent of the new polyester knit uniforms in the early 1970s, many teams experimented with new uniform styles and colors. The drab button-down standard gray gave way to a multitude of jersey styles and a plethora of new hues. The Phillies – not to be outdone – abandoned their standard red and went to a burgundy shade as their primary color, with powder blue road uniforms (an all-burgundy alternate uniform slated for 1979 was so reviled by players that it was abandoned after one game). The new look coincided with a general improvement in the team, with Philadelphia winning five division titles and one World Series between 1976 and 1983.

When we released our first collection of shawl-collar MLB sweaters, we were delighted with the response. Of course, one common reaction was “Where’s my team?” Of course, as the shawl collar sweaters were worn on-field only into the early 1930s, our original selections were limited to the original sixteen clubs. But what if newer teams wore these sweaters? We created new designs to include expansion teams like the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels, relocated teams like the Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles, and updates to original teams like the Cubs and Giants.

These alpaca/wool blend sweaters are made to the same exacting specifications as the ones from the early 20th century. They feature thick buttons and sewn felt chest emblems. Perfect for that off-season cold weather, sitting by the fireplace, and those early Spring Training games.