New York Mets 1962 Wool Shawl Collar Sweater- Blue / Orange

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

History: Broken-hearted National League fans of New York had lost not one but two big league teams in 1958, and the pressure put on the National League to replace them finally bore fruit when expansion came in the form of the Mets. In trying to unite the fan bases of the departed teams, the Mets ownership adopted the royal blue from the Dodgers and the orange and “NY” insignia from the Giants. The signing of aging former New York stars and legendary manager Casey Stengel may have won the hearts of Met fans, but the team was mostly legendary for its futility, losing 120 games in 1962, a record which would stand until the White Sox “topped” it in 2024. 

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.