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Why the 1993 collection - why would that year be special in 2014? And for some reason the Rockies' cap is missing - the had a slightly more vertical-looking CR logo in 1993 before making the inner-purple strokes thicker in 1994.

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Those are great, except for the stupid NE logo on the side.

They've been doing that for over a decade now anyway, and I don't expect them to do otherwise on any of their 59Fifty caps that's not official MLB wear. It has been their trademark.

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Sigh, and OF COURSE they just had to use that stupid Reds white cap with the red pinstripes. I've only been looking for a Reds solid red throwback cap with the flat logo since I was in Little League (That was the very first "Pro Fit" New Era 59Fifty I ever saw, and is basically the very cap that got me into fitted caps). I could've overlooked the New Era logo, or even just used a seam ripper to take it out if that was the case.

Oh well. The search continues, I guess.

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Yeah I've seen one or two of these in person. They're terrible.

Any idea how they fit compared to a regular New Era cap? They look awfully high compared to, say, the on-field caps.

Why the 1993 collection - why would that year be special in 2014? And for some reason the Rockies' cap is missing - the had a slightly more vertical-looking CR logo in 1993 before making the inner-purple strokes thicker in 1994.

I doubt New Era knows, or cares.

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Yeah I've seen one or two of these in person. They're terrible.

Any idea how they fit compared to a regular New Era cap? They look awfully high compared to, say, the on-field caps.

I tried one on today at hat Club, and the thing looked like a giant billboard on my head. It reminded me more of a snapback rather than a fitted.

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Also, didn't see the Mariners throwback cap anywhere, sorry if this has already been posted.

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I'm having a heck of a time posting pictures on here, so here is the link to my tweet:

https://twitter.com/Bmac_Design/status/460797303411195904/photo/1/large

This confirms throwback caps for the Diamondbacks, Phillies, and Orioles.

Also, any word on what year the Orioles cap is supposed to represent? It looks like 1989, which would make sense since this is the 25th anniversary of the "Why Not?" season.

For the record, 1989 is still one of my favorite Orioles seasons even though they didn't even win the AL East. The whole season just completely defied expectations, which made it ridiculously fun . . . just like 2012.

It's listed as 1989.

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And it appears they correctly made the Diamondbacks cap cream, rather than regular white. Nice catch if that's the case.

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Yeah I've seen one or two of these in person. They're terrible.

Any idea how they fit compared to a regular New Era cap? They look awfully high compared to, say, the on-field caps.

I tried one on today at hat Club, and the thing looked like a giant billboard on my head. It reminded me more of a snapback rather than a fitted.

Gross. The bills look kind of square-ish, more like a snapback. So much for buying one.

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I'm having a heck of a time posting pictures on here, so here is the link to my tweet:

https://twitter.com/Bmac_Design/status/460797303411195904/photo/1/large

This confirms throwback caps for the Diamondbacks, Phillies, and Orioles.

That picture just reminds me of how much better the old Phillies P was than their current one.

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I'm having a heck of a time posting pictures on here, so here is the link to my tweet:

https://twitter.com/Bmac_Design/status/460797303411195904/photo/1/large

This confirms throwback caps for the Diamondbacks, Phillies, and Orioles.

Really? The O's are already throwing back to that cap?

I just realized it's probably because the Cubs are going to wear their blue "Cuba" jersey from 1994 on August 24 against the Orioles.

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If it's listed as 1989 then I dunno, but this seems like a good idea to me.

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I'm having a heck of a time posting pictures on here, so here is the link to my tweet:

https://twitter.com/Bmac_Design/status/460797303411195904/photo/1/large

This confirms throwback caps for the Diamondbacks, Phillies, and Orioles.

Really? The O's are already throwing back to that cap?

I just realized it's probably because the Cubs are going to wear their blue "Cuba" jersey from 1994 on August 24 against the Orioles.

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If it's listed as 1989 then I dunno, but this seems like a good idea to me.

You're correct that it's for the 1994 game v Chicago. I'm assuming it's listed as 1989 because that's the first year they wore it.

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Sigh, and OF COURSE they just had to use that stupid Reds white cap with the red pinstripes. I've only been looking for a Reds solid red throwback cap with the flat logo since I was in Little League (That was the very first "Pro Fit" New Era 59Fifty I ever saw, and is basically the very cap that got me into fitted caps). I could've overlooked the New Era logo, or even just used a seam ripper to take it out if that was the case.

Oh well. The search continues, I guess.

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On another note, I think 1993 was the last year the batterman logo didn't appear on the back of New Era MLB hats. I agree with other posters that the NE flag ruins the look.

 

 

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Sigh, and OF COURSE they just had to use that stupid Reds white cap with the red pinstripes. I've only been looking for a Reds solid red throwback cap with the flat logo since I was in Little League (That was the very first "Pro Fit" New Era 59Fifty I ever saw, and is basically the very cap that got me into fitted caps). I could've overlooked the New Era logo, or even just used a seam ripper to take it out if that was the case.

Oh well. The search continues, I guess.

^ Google Mickey's Place Cooperstown NY.

On another note, I think 1993 was the last year the batterman logo didn't appear on the back of New Era MLB hats. I agree with other posters that the NE flag ruins the look.

The batterman logo was on hats starting in 1991 or 1992. The 1993 New Era collection has batterman logos, which is correct. I have real Rockies and Mariners hats from 1993...both have batterman logos.

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Not sure if this is the place to post it, but New Era's throwing back to '93 with this collection of caps...

http://www.lids.com/New-Era/Style_MLB-1993-Collection-59FIFTY-Cap

It's good to see all those caps together in one place again. Now, if they'd just give us a correct version of the Padres Taco Bell caps before the orange was added.

So these seem higher crown... and the logo is flat again?

I'd consider these if I didn't already have a closet full of '90s hats. Ah, disposable income...

Also, I wonder if the Cubs cap goes back to the old blue already.

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Why the 1993 collection - why would that year be special in 2014? And for some reason the Rockies' cap is missing - the had a slightly more vertical-looking CR logo in 1993 before making the inner-purple strokes thicker in 1994.

Since 1920, New Era Cap has been devoted to perfecting the art and science of crafting the world's finest headwear. In 1993, that dedication came to fruition as the company inked a deal to become the exclusive supplier of on-field caps for Major League Baseball.

From the description for these caps. That's why they used 1993.

 

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You're correct that it's for the 1994 game v Chicago. I'm assuming it's listed as 1989 because that's the first year they wore it.

The Orioles changed the ornithologically correct bird a few times over the years. However, their website says that one was worn from 1989 - 1997, so your theory makes sense.

LOGOS: 1954 - PRESENT
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The Lead-Off Bird (1954-62): This original Orioles bird rendering was perched proudly on Orioles' uniform caps for their first nine seasons. Note the genealogical resemblance to the Ornithologically Correct Bird of 1989-1997.

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The Shoulder Patch Bird (1955-62): This bird was the official shoulder patch adornment of such early Orioles greats as Gus Triandos; Milt Pappas, Jim Gentile and Chuck Estrada: not to mention a couple of new kids' by the names of Brooks Robinson and Boog Powell.

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Orange letter B (1963): Birdless In 1963, the bird flew the coop and was replaced by an orange letter B: the only season Orioles' caps were birdless.

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The Chirping Bird (1964-65): The bird returns. So named for his chirping expression, this bird adorned the '64 and '65 uniform caps, and had plenty to chirp about: the '64 Orioles won 97 games and finished just two games out of first.

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The Bird -- also known as the Cartoon Bird (1966-89): Brooks, Frank, Boog, Jim, Earl and even Cal... Virtually every Oriole great, and anyone who put on an Orioles uniform between 1966 and 1989 has donned a cap with this bird on it. The look of the caps changed through the years, but the bird remained the same.

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The Ornithologically Correct Bird (1989-97): In 1989, with 35 seasons, 6 division titles and 3 World Championships under their belts, the Orioles put a new bird on their caps. In the age of political correctness, the Orioles chose a bird rendering that "Bird" fans and bird watchers could both appreciate.

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The Lifelike Bird (1998-2008): An update of the Ornithologically Correct Bird of the previous 8 seasons, the Orioles found this bird a more lifelike interpretation of the actual live Oriole bird. For the 1999 season, the lifelike bird was updated slightly and given a more proud image. Although the changes in his appearance may seem slight, he is much more stately and majestic in his stance. This bird currently sits proudly on the caps and shoulders of the Orioles' uniforms.

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The Traditional Bird (2008 - 2011): In 2008, along with the introduction of the new Baltimore road jersey, the O's redesigned the Oriole bird to better evoke the shape and feel of some of the team's historical logos. The bird was also simplified with the removal of all colors except the more traditional black, orange, white and grey.

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The "New" Cartoon Bird (2012 - present): To celebrate the 20th Anniversary Season of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the team introduced a slightly modernized cartoon bird on its home and road caps and batting helmets. The new bird borrows elements from the cartoon bird of the 60's and 70's, with refined details and also the team's O's alternate cap.

MASCOTS: 1954 - PRESENT
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The Warm-Up Bird (1954): The bird is born. The Orioles' original mascot as he appeared in a rough sketch by his creator, the Sun's Jim Hartzell.

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