{"product_id":"seattle-pilots-unstructured-hat","title":"Seattle Pilots Unstructured Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbroidered front logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% cotton bio-washed chino twill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnstructured 6-panel low-profile cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-curved visor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable strap with antique brass tri-glide buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne size fits most adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips in 4–7 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seattle Pilots\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sick's Stadium — Seattle, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pilots were originally slated to begin play in 1971. However, Missouri Senator Stuart Symington insisted that the new Kansas City Royals — established to replace the city's departed A's — take the field in 1969, and to keep the number of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/majors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Defunct mlb \u0026amp; federal league throwbacks | royal retros\" aria-label=\"Defunct mlb \u0026amp; federal league throwbacks | royal retros\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emajor leagues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e teams even, Seattle was forced to start early too. The accelerated debut proved disastrous: Sick's Stadium was barely equipped for minor-league use, let alone the majors. The team struggled on the field and finished last in attendance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnable to wait for a new stadium that never came, ownership declared bankruptcy in 1970 and the franchise was sold to a group from Milwaukee — relocating to the Midwest just days before opening day. Notable Pilots included Jim Bouton (whose tell-all diary Ball Four chronicled the season), Lou Piniella (spring training only), and Tommy Harper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Retros","offers":[{"title":"Royal \/ Adjustable","offer_id":45495517577285,"sku":"APQ-6011662S87A1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/files\/seattle_pilots_dad_hat.png?v=1786988485","url":"https:\/\/www.royalretros.com\/products\/seattle-pilots-unstructured-hat","provider":"Royal Retros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}