Washington Senators 1963-67 Wool Shawl Collar Sweater

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

History: Although officially called the Nationals until 1955, most fans preferred the name Senators for DC’s first MLB franchise, so the name was officially adopted in 1956. One of the American League’s charter clubs, Washington’s glory days of Walter Johnson and Bucky Harris were far behind it by the mid-fifties. The reputation of the team as losers was not helped by the Broadway hit “Damn Yankees,” which opened in 1955. Owner Cal Griffith sold Griffith Stadium to the city and leased it back, fueling speculation that he planned to move the team, which he eventually did (to Minneapolis-St. Paul) in 1961. Washington fans did not miss a beat though, as a new expansion Senators team was hastily created and began play that same year.

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.