New Additions to AC Web Shop

We're updating the AC web shop with Fall items from Rising Sun, Leather Head Sports, Saint James and Columbiaknit. Check out our Columbiaknit cotton caps in new colorways. And by popular demand, we're bringing in a new logo-neutral Cooperstown Ball Cap in our favorite color, navy blue. Stay tuned for updates on more items coming to the AC shop including Individualized shirts and a from-the-archives, machine knit wool scarf.

Rising Sun Outdoor Vest Restock (indigo and new tan canvas duck)

Saint James All Wool Caps

Saint James Striped Wool Scarves

Saint James Wool Matelot (new colorway)

Columbiaknit Cotton Caps (new colorways)

Cooperstown Ball Cap Co Restock (Portland and Blank caps)

Leather Head Football

Archival Football Uniforms

Lawson Fiscus (one of the first professional football players)

Here's a quick survey of exemplary historic football uniforms from the late 19th and early 20th century. The photos sum up my ideal of the perfect sports uniform: basic solid or striped tunics, all wool knit cardigans or pullovers and knickerized canvas duck trousers. Belts, lacing systems and leather boots complete the look. Although the uniforms are over a 100 years old, I propose they be adopted for modern use--by athletes and non-athletes alike. All the figures below could exit the field, ditch their metal cleats, and wear their outfits to work or campus. With a few rotating layers, one could have a single, signature uniform made from long wearing, best quality materials.

All images courtesy Library of Congress' Flickr Photostream.