We’re not actually sure how authentic the Brooklyn Eagles Sweatshirt from Ebbets Field Flannels is as a reproduction of vintage sports paraphernalia. We also don’t care, because this is one killer-looking sweater, regardless of whether you actually want to rep the New York City borough whose name is emblazoned across its chest.
What the heck is a Brooklyn Eagles? Fair question. They are, apparently, a short-lived baseball team that played in the African-American league for just a single season way back in 1935. So, yeah, this stylish sweatshirt will have you repping a really obscure team from a relatively obscure time in baseball history – a pretty neat thing to have in your pocket for instant conversation fodder.
Was there actually a sweatshirt with this cut and this design from back in the day? Considering they don’t actually wear sweatshirts in the infield and we doubt sports merchandising was lucrative in those days, the likelihood isn’t high. Still, the Brooklyn typography should be pretty accurate to how it appeared in their jerseys at the time, considering Ebbets does pride itself in careful research and authentication to ensure the historical accuracy of the gear they produce. Plus, did we already say it’s a killer-looking sweater? Because it really is, which is all that matters when you’re looking for stuff to add to your layers in these increasingly chilly times.
The Brooklyn Eagles Sweatshirt is made from French terry cotton, so it should be extra-soft, along with a wider rib trim at the waist and sleeves. It’s available now from J.Crew, priced at $85.