San Diego Padres 1969 Wool Shawl Collar Sweater- Brown / Yellow

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

History: Montreal and San Diego won the National League’s approval for its second wave of expansion in 1969, which was also the first year the major leagues split into two divisions. The new San Diego team adopted the name of the old Pacific Coast League club which had played in San Diego since 1937. The Padres chose an unusual (for baseball) color scheme, choosing a brown-and-orange motif, and light tan (“sand”) colored road uniforms instead of the typical travel gray.

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.