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A double-faced parka with unique pockets, commonly known as boxing glove pockets. The catalog described it as a sideline parka. These pockets not only have a handwarmer function, but also have an attached slit that allows access to the inner lining. Actually, there was a prototype from the 20's with no pockets; the design with pockets was introduced around 1935.

(Left) The simple tag with the iconic ball is a design rarely seen in this period (Middle) The hand warmer pockets seem to have been made in the shape of boxing gloves to prevent them from being affected by outside air (Right) The large parka has an overlapping neck. (Right) The large parka has an overlapping neck design, perhaps intended as a chin guard?

This training wear has a detail called "double V" with V-shaped gussets on the front and back. The unusual feature of this sweatshirt is the use of wool for the raised lining. This is a valuable material that is thought to be an early sweatshirt in the transition from wool to cotton. Another important feature of this sweatshirt is the V-shaped ribs. This is also a design unique to "AG Spalding & Bros.

(left) The embroidered tag has a more complex design than the double-faced parka shown earlier (middle) The detail of the sharply angled gussets on the front and back is also a sign of the times (right) The most distinctive feature is the ribs attached in a V-shape. (Right) The most distinctive feature is the V-shaped ribs, which would have been unthinkable in postwar mass production, where production efficiency was the main premise.

Football training wear made of wool knit. The design has a functional beauty with ribbing at the shoulders to give mobility to the wool fabric, which has little elasticity. The felt on the body and arms was designed to make it easier to catch a slippery oval ball. The same design graced the cover of a catalog from the 30s.

(L) Another interesting feature of "AG Spalding & Bross" is that there are various variations of tags even for the same age group. (M) Elastic ribbing around the shoulders allows for ease of movement, which is necessary for mobility. (Right) Raised patches serve as a non-slip surface.

Woolen sweatshirts were made for high school and college school colors. It is thought that this was replaced by cotton material and the current sweatshirt was created. The features are gussets and ribbing to reinforce the neck, which is also inherited from the cotton sweatshirt. Ribbing is also used on the shoulders to enhance mobility. Some have a school or team name patch on the chest.

(L) The size label is sewn on the back of the ribbed hem, along with the brand tag. (M) Gusseted and ribbed shoulders. The design of the neckline with no difference between the front and back is also reminiscent of the times. (Right) The underarms are joined, which helps to expand the mobility of the shoulder area.