THE BALL CAP THROUGH THE YEARS. 1849: The New York Knickerbockers wore the first baseball caps, which were straw hats. A few years later, the team switched to a cap made of merino that featured a ...

It seems straw hat summer is in full swing, following the 2025 French Open last week. ICYMI, Coco Gauff took home the esteemed trophy while A-list tennis enthusiasts watched from the stands.

The One Piece /Los Angeles Dodgers collaboration has yet to take place, set to hit the field later tonight, but this isn’t ...

How the Baseball Cap Went From Athletic Gear to Fashion Statement ... But the straw hats didn’t last. Maui Stingrays cap worn by former Colorado Silver Bullets star Julie Croteau in 1994.

The vast majority of volunteers were issued blue or white baseball caps for the first time rather than the traditional straw hats still issued to the more than 80 red- and plaid-coated helpers.

Once upon a time, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, a hat was a basic part of an adult wardrobe — the finishing touch as one went out the door, serving as both protection and social uniform.