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I was at a department store in Toronto the other day and I came across a small selection of baseball caps, including the usual Toronto teams (the Raptors, the Blue Jays, and the Maple Leafs), but there was also one cap that stood out - a New York Yankees cap. Whether it’s in a store or on the street, it’s not hard to find a Yankees cap, and I’ve often wondered why they are such a common sight in cities around the world, so today I decided to look into it.
I soon came across an ESPN article written by Sam Borden about this exact topic. In the article he shares an anecdote that illustrates the widespread popularity of the Yankees cap, which I will quote below:
“I was in Pazardzhik, which is a small town in rural Bulgaria. How rural? There were horses pulling carriages through parts of the village. Most of the buildings were blocks of concrete built in Soviet times. All the signs were written in Cyrillic. It is among the least American places I have ever visited.
And yet, as I stumbled around, looking for a spot to buy a bottled water, there it was, an oasis of familiarity in the traveler's desert of confusion, perched upon the head of a man reading a newspaper at a bus stop.
The interlocking N-Y.
The man and I met eyes. I said, "Yankees?" to him, and he looked confused. I went closer, gesturing toward his navy blue cap this time. He smiled. "USA!" he said. I suddenly felt at home.”
Sam goes on to share a few more humorous anecdotes that illustrate a simple fact - the Yankees cap is not just a baseball symbol but a broader cultural symbol. Many people who wear the hat don’t know who or what the New York Yankees even are! Some wear it simply for the association with New York or the United States, but many wear it just because it looks cool or because lots of other people wear it. It has become a highly-recognizable fashion icon, worn not only by baseball fans, but also by famous celebrities and ordinary people around the world.
The next time you’re at a mall or amusement park or just walking around in your city, see if you can spot a Yankees cap. It probably won’t take long!
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