Inspired by the classic wool caps of the 1960s, this hand-sewn wool cap pays tribute to sporting history and Detroit’s rich legacy. Whether you’re embracing vintage style or showcasing your Detroit pride, this reproduction cap blends exceptional craftsmanship with a touch of nostalgia.

Product Details:

• Made in the USA by Ebbits Field Flannels

• Genuine royal blue wool broadcloth with cream felt shield emblem and embroidery

• Standard visor with green satin under visor for a refined, vintage touch

• Vintage hair cloth-backed buckram crown for structure

• Adjustable leather strap with antiqued brass closure for a comfortable fit

• Satin taping and cotton sweatband for durability and comfort

• Red and cream embroidered IHL logo on the right side

A Cap Full of History

This cap isn’t just stylish—it’s steeped in Detroit history.

Flashback: A local philanthropist, Fred Matthaei Sr., led Detroit's unsuccessful Olympic bids from the 1940s through the 1960s.

• Designed featuring the flag of British Canada, as a nod to the idea of the Olympic marathon and water events taking place between Detroit and Windsor—a vision for a true multi-nation Olympics.

• The 1968 bid was Detroit’s strongest attempt, earning the U.S. endorsement. However, on October 18, 1963—just a month before President Kennedy’s assassination—the International Olympic Committee chose Mexico City.

• Detroit’s 1972 bid was its last, with plans that included facilities shown in maps preserved in the Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library.

• At the time, Detroit was a cultural and industrial powerhouse, known as the birthplace of Motown and the auto industry. With a population of nearly 1.7 million in 1960, it was one of the most vibrant cities in America. However, food costs to feed athletes and mounting tension over housing Olympians worked against the bid.

Show your pride in Detroit’s past and present with this Vintage Goalkeeper Wool Cap—a piece of history you can wear anywhere!