Summer is almost in full swing in New York City and outside of the occasional 90º day, I'm happy to welcome it. The two main things I need to remember at all those fun hangs in the park is to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen, with the former being especially apt as "National Don't Fry Day" is recognized today as it is done each year on the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend.
Overexposure to the sun is something that too often goes unnoticed as we spend time relaxing outdoors and this is especially true during the summer months so this holiday is a perfect opportunity to raise awareness in regards to the risks involved with those otherwise good times.
Because of this, the phrase ‘slip, slop, slap and wrap’—which originated in Australia and New Zealand and is now used worldwide—encourages sun enthusiasts to slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, and wrap on sunglasses.
To that point, I'm not sure if there is any better way for me to honor the significance of the holiday than to play up the slap portion of the slogan with this classic cap logo the Jacksonville Suns wore in the 1990s.
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| This design first appeared on Jacksonville caps in 1993 when they were the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners however the visor alternated between red and gold through 2000 by which point the team was a farm club for the Detroit Tigers |
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| I'm thankful to have picked this cap up while Hat Club was still able to get them made stateside. I've got that origin tag tucked in there so you'll just have to believe me on this! |
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| One thing I appreciate about a lot of Hat Club's retro releases is how they tend to use a grey undervisor with a black sweatband as that combo provides the old-timey vibe along with the new school functionality of keeping that sweatband pristine! |
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| I'd have to admit my favorite aspect of this cap is it evokes memories of Bubba Smith, who was my favorite Mariners prospect during the early 1990s. The 32 homers he hit while playing for the Peninsula Pilots the year before have solidified Bubba as an all-time great in my mind. |
This week's Fresh Fitted Friday selection is not going on the Trading Block however please don't hesitate to reach out if you want any other cap from that list and you are willing to part with any of the hats on my Wish List.
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