Texas Rangers 1972 Wool Shawl Collar Sweater- Blue / Red

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

History: In 1972 Washington lost its Senators for the second time, as the team that replaced the original club ten a decade earlier fled to Dallas-Ft. Worth. Team that replaced the original club tense a decade earlier. The newly renamed Texas Rangers set down roots at Arlington’s Turnpike Stadium, an improved minor league park rechristened Arlington Stadium. The manager that first year was former Red Sox great Ted Williams, who had led the Senators to their only winning season in 1969. Because of the oppressive heat and humidity at Arlington Stadium, the Rangers played most of their weekend home games at night. Ranger fans waited until 1974 to enjoy their first winning season, when Texas finished second with a record of 84-76. 

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.