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"A Letter From Ebbets Field Founder Jerry Cohen

It seems like yesterday, but the initial inspiration for what came to be Ebbets Field arrived in 1987. Armed only with an idea and an almost evangelical fervor (the business part would have to be learned), I set out with the idea of revolutionizing the athletic apparel industry, or at least a little corner of it. It began with working the phones, having rolls of old wool flannel delivered to my job (hopefully without attracting the notice of my employers), and, when funds allowed, visiting the National Baseball Library and legacy sporting goods manufacturers.

It was our firm conviction that our garments should be constructed traditionally and authentically. A ballcap or jersey from 1935 should look and feel like those made in 1935. The second principle we believed deeply in was the elevation of little-known and underrepresented narratives. In the days before Ken Burns' "Baseball" documentary and celebrations of the Negro Leagues, their stories had yet to be told. Soon, we were fielding calls for jerseys from folks like Spike Lee and David Letterman, and Sports Illustrated ran a full
page article about us. We were off to the races.

As the years passed, despite having a business rooted in history, we
knew we did not want Ebbets Field to become a relic of nostalgia. A business needs to be a living, breathing, and growing thing. Around ten years ago, a new generation of customers began to celebrate the brand for the quality of our products and our commitment to legacy manufacturing, which has given us the chance to venture into territories that weren't on our radar when we started. This is the occasion we're rising to in 2025.

We have an exciting new creative team in place, with the resources
and experience to bring Ebbets into the next several decades. The competitive, marketing, and manufacturing landscape has changed substantially since 1987, and with it comes new opportunities. It is our promise to honor the legacy and achievements of our brand while introducing elevated designs for today's
sensibilities.

Ebbets has never followed trends. We have always led, and we don't intend to stop now. We welcome you - whether you just discovered us or are already part of the Ebbets Community — to this new exciting chapter.

— JERRY COHEN. FOUNDER"