Patchez Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Even in Chicago, I cannot find the correct logo for Chicago White Sox retro caps. I am looking for the blue cap from the late sixty's and the red cap from '72-'75. They had the same interlocking SOX logo (but not the same as the current logo)Two designs exist from 3 manufacturers (including New Era) and they are incorrect. The staff at Grandstand (retail store) near Sox Park say I am incorrect, and the New Era cap they sell is correct.They even have a relationship with New Era which partnered on other White Sox custom design caps in the past!Here are the two variations and the larger one in the middle is my attempt to show a more accurate design. You'd think New Era can get it right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waleslax Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Try Cubs World on Addison and Clark. I hate to say it to a Sox fan, but their stuff is pretty spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchez Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Try Cubs World on Addison and Clark. I hate to say it to a Sox fan, but their stuff is pretty spot on.Been there, done that... they sell the same junk!Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrypep Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Even in Chicago, I cannot find the correct logo for Chicago White Sox retro caps. I am looking for the blue cap from the late sixty's and the red cap from '72-'75. They had the same interlocking SOX logo (but not the same as the current logo)Two designs exist from 3 manufacturers (including New Era) and they are incorrect. The staff at Grandstand (retail store) near Sox Park say I am incorrect, and the New Era cap they sell is correct.They even have a relationship with New Era which partnered on other White Sox custom design caps in the past!Here are the two variations and the larger one in the middle is my attempt to show a more accurate design. You'd think New Era can get it right!New Era screws up the 84 Padres caps too. They just don't care about accuracy, pure and simple. Nike's latest version of the Padres 84 cap is closer to the original than New Era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Exactly.New Era's eye for historical accuracy is pretty much non-existent. They just don't care. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallWonk Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Exactly.New Era's eye for historical accuracy is pretty much non-existent. They just don't care.I don't know if I'd go that far. But certainly, the degree to which New Era cares about accuracy is directly proportional to the degree to which New Era's customers care about it. Three simple steps to helping New Era to care more about accuracy:1. Don't buy inaccurate caps. 2. Do buy accurate caps. Buy several. Give them as gifts. Put them in the attic for future use. Mail one back to New Era's corporate HQ with a note expressing your satisfaction and asking for more like this.3. Mercilessly mock and ridicule anyone who wears an inaccurate New Era fauxback. Encourage others to mock and ridicule the wearing of inaccurate caps. If customers demand accuracy, New Era will eventually deliver accuracy. Don't ask a for-profit company to sail against the wind; change the direction of the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahatman Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Are you sure you are looking for the 69-70 Sox cap? Because according to this picture, it is correct.The Grandstand store is correct. This is one where New Era is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Exactly.New Era's eye for historical accuracy is pretty much non-existent. They just don't care.I don't know if I'd go that far. But certainly, the degree to which New Era cares about accuracy is directly proportional to the degree to which New Era's customers care about it. I didn't mean it perjoratively (unlike their lousy quality control, which is entirely their fault). But you can't blame people for buying inaccurate Brooklyn Dodgers caps when no accurate ones exist - the few manufacturers all make inaccurate versions. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udfan07 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Exactly.New Era's eye for historical accuracy is pretty much non-existent. They just don't care.I don't know if I'd go that far. But certainly, the degree to which New Era cares about accuracy is directly proportional to the degree to which New Era's customers care about it. I didn't mean it perjoratively (unlike their lousy quality control, which is entirely their fault). But you can't blame people for buying inaccurate Brooklyn Dodgers caps when no accurate ones exist - the few manufacturers all make inaccurate versions.Try www.mickeysplace.com. I bought a couple of hats from there and they were pretty accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchez Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 Are you sure you are looking for the 69-70 Sox cap? Because according to this picture, it is correct.The Grandstand store is correct. This is one where New Era is right.No, Grandstand & New Era are NOT correct on this. I've seen the hat they offer up close.Here you can see the blue New Era cap and how it is incorrect from the originals.ANYONE know how to email this info to New Era and/or Grandstand?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvTheNats Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Are you sure you are looking for the 69-70 Sox cap? Because according to this picture, it is correct.The Grandstand store is correct. This is one where New Era is right.No, Grandstand & New Era are NOT correct on this. I've seen the hat they offer up close.Here you can see the blue New Era cap and how it is incorrect from the originals.ANYONE know how to email this info to New Era and/or Grandstand?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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