Milwaukee Brewers 1970-1977 Wool Shawl Collar Sweater

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

History: After losing the Braves half a decade earlier, Milwaukee was back in the majors when a bankruptcy judge ruled that the Seattle Pilots be sold to Milwaukee businessman (and future Commissioner) Bud Selig. The team adopted the nickname of the former American Association team. Events transpired so quickly that there was no time to order new uniforms, and the newly christened Brewers appeared in the Pilots uniforms (complete with nautical stripes on the sleeves) but with the lettering torn off and new “BREWERS” letters sewn in their place. The Brewers became the first team to switch leagues in 1998 when they moved to the National League after having spent their previous eighteen seasons in the AL.

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.