LA Dodgers 1958 Wool Shawl Collar Sweater- Blue / White

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

History:  “Next year” finally came for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955 when they defeated their crosstown nemesis, the Yankees, in the World Series. But trouble was already brewing because owner Walter O’Malley was determined to replace aging Ebbets Field, a journey which ended on the other coast when the “Bums” relocated to sunny Los Angeles. Although not ideal for baseball, with its extremely short left field dimensions, the cavernous LA Coliseum could hold over 100,000 fans, and the Dodgers would see success there winning their first pennant in LA in 1959. When Dodger Stadium opened in 1962, it was considered the jewel of MLB ballparks (it still is by many). The winning tradition started in Brooklyn by Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson in the late 1940s has continued in LA to this day.

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.