Ebbets Field Flannels
Ebbets Field Flannels is a Seattle company that recreates vintage baseball apparel, including flannel jerseys, caps and jackets. It was started in the late 1980s by Jerry Cohen and Lisa Cooper.
| Headquarters | Seattle |
|---|---|
| Founders | Jerry Cohen and Lisa Cooper |
| Focus | Replica vintage baseball apparel |
| Majority stake sold | 2022, to Ames Watson |
| Website | ebbets.com |
What is Ebbets Field Flannels?
Ebbets Field Flannels is a Seattle apparel company specialising in retro baseball clothing. It was started by Jerry Cohen, who set out to give his father a replica of a 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers jersey, and his then wife Lisa Cooper, who remains a partner.
Products and positioning
The company makes flannel uniform jerseys, caps, jackets and T-shirts. It concentrated on historic minor league and Negro league teams, partly because the market for major league apparel was already crowded. Jerseys were made to order using vintage-style materials.
Distribution
- A retail store in Pioneer Square, Seattle, which closed after the COVID-19 pandemic
- Caps stocked at selected Lids locations
- Its own website and direct orders
Ownership
After nearly 35 years of self-funded operation, the founders sold a majority stake in 2022 to Ames Watson, which also owns the hat retailer Lids. Under the new ownership the company also sells MLB-licensed products and Seattle Pilots gear.
Why it matters
The company is a long-running example of heritage sportswear built on historical accuracy rather than current teams.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ebbets Field Flannels from?
Ebbets Field Flannels is based in Seattle, United States.
What does Ebbets Field Flannels sell?
It sells retro baseball apparel such as flannel jerseys, caps, jackets and T-shirts.