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Our exclusive Team Number Gear Collection brings together an extensive range of apparel, including numbered tees, tanks, raglans, hoodies, and authentic jersey replicas in baseball, football, basketball, and hockey styles. Choose from a variety of team colors and designs to represent your team with pride. You'll also find Limited and Special Edition Team Number merchandise. All your favorite fan gear, in one convenient place—our Team Number Gear Collection has it all.

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Mascots, Etc. originated the idea that teams themselves could be represented by their own distinctive signatures - the Team Autograph - and we set our designers to work. Each of the teams in our 350+ mascot line was given their own distinct Team Autograph design as a testament to the team's legacy. Now you can wear your team's autograph to show them off wherever you go.

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Featured This Month

Check out this month's featured Product Line for one of a kind fan gear from your favorite team!

Mascots, Etc. originated the idea that teams themselves could be represented by their own distinctive signatures - the Team Autograph - and we set our designers to work. Each of the teams in our 350+ mascot line was given their own distinct Team Autograph design as a testament to the team's legacy. Now you can wear your team's autograph to show them off wherever you go.

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Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing not just great products, but an exceptional shopping experience. From the moment you browse our selection to the delivery of your order, we strive to ensure that every aspect of your experience is seamless and satisfying. Our dedication to offering high-quality, American-made products from reputable brands, combined with our emphasis on customer service, is what sets us apart. With every purchase, we aim to earn your trust and continue providing the apparel you love and rely on for years to come.

Baseball Numbers

Baseball was the first American sport to adopt the use of numbers on players. In the 1890's and 1900's many teams used a combination of numbers and letters on player shirts based on their field position. The first team to use numbers on uniforms was the Cleveland Indians in 1916. They chose to number players based on their position in the batting order. This innovative move was soon adopted by other teams, and by the 1930s, jersey numbers had become the standard across Major League Baseball.

Football Numbers

In football's early years, numbers were used sporadically, but they didn’t follow a consistent system. In 1920, the Akron Pros were the first NFL team to wear numbers on their jerseys, but these were only for identification, not for the categorization we see today. It took until 1952, for the league to formally adopted a numbering system that categorized players based on position — quarterbacks wore numbers 1-19, running backs 20-49, and so on. By the 1960s, the system was solidified in the league, although it has continued to evolve.

Hockey Numbers

In hockey, the Montreal Canadiens became the first NHL team to implement numbers on jerseys in 1911. It took a while to catch on, as the second team to adopt the practice did not come about until the New York Rangers added them to their jerseys in 1928. The Rangers were notable early trend-setters in hockey uniform design, and the use of numbered jerseys then caught on quickly, and by 1930, most teams followed suit.

Basketball Numbers

In basketball, the practice of numbering players began with the New York Knicks in 1946, when they became the first NBA team to introduce numbers on jerseys. This move helped distinguish players and gave the game a more structured, professional appearance. The system became widespread across the league following the 1949 BAA NBL merger that created the NBA , and by 1952, all 10 NBA teams had adopted the concept of numbered uniforms.

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Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing not just great products, but an exceptional shopping experience. From the moment you browse our selection to the delivery of your order, we strive to ensure that every aspect of your experience is seamless and satisfying. Our dedication to offering high-quality, American-made products from reputable brands, combined with our emphasis on customer service, is what sets us apart. With every purchase, we aim to earn your trust and continue providing the apparel you love and rely on for years to come.