There was a team called the Philadelphia Athletic Club that played in Philly in the 1860s and 70s, a separate entity from the American League A's Club that would be gin playing in 1901. But before I tell you much more about the Athletics controversial pennant win of 1871, I should tell you a bit about baseball rules in the 1870s. They were radically different than today (A special thanks to David Nemec's 
Anyways, the Athletics team was owned by billiard parlor operators and liquor store owners. That would come into play in the controversial 1871 pennant chase. Showing all of the foresight of Bud Selig, the league leaders had never decided whether the team that won the most games or the team that won the most season series would win the pennant. There was also controversy over what to do about some games that a team in Rockford had won with an illegal player. The following is taken from the Great 19th Century Encyclopedia:
On November 3, in Philadelphia, loop president James W. Kerns called a meeting to sort out the confusion and find a way to name a champion by November 15. Harry Wright Size Charts
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American Needle fitted hats | '47 Brand hats | '47 Brand apparel | Majestic apparel | Majestic jerseys | Red Jacket apparel | Junk Food apparel | Next Level apparel (Shibe Originals)
Use these tips as a general guide when finding your measurements:
- Chest/Bust: With your arms at your sides, measure around the fullest part of your chest, across shoulder blades and under arms.
- Waist: To measure your natural waistline, wrap the tape so it intersects your navel. Keep tape flat, but comfortably loose.
- Hips: Stand with your heels together and measure the fullest part of your hips. Make sure the measuring tape is level all the way around your body.
- Inseam: Stand up straight, and start the tape measure high in your crotch. Straighten the tape down the inside of your leg to the bottom of your ankle.
- Hat Size: Measure your head about a half-inch above your eyebrow where the hat will sit. If you are unsure or between sizes, buy the larger size.
American Needle Fitted Hats
If you do not know your size, first determine where on your head you want to wear your hat. Usually it is worn about a half-inch to an inch above the eyebrows and/or just above the ears. Have a friend hold the tape measure (cloth, plastic, or download a printable version here) at the point where you want the hat to rest on your head. Insert the tip of your little finger between the tape and your head. Record the measurement and find your Fitted Hat size using the chart below. This should provide you with a comfortable fit.
'47 Brand Hats
| 47 Brand Adjustable Hats Size Chart | Size | Hat Size | Circumference (cm) |
| Adjustable Hats | Men's | 6 7/8 - 7 5/8 | 55 - 61 |
| Women's | 6 5/8 - 7 1/4 | 53 - 58 | |
| Youth | 6 5/8 - 7 1/8 | 53 - 57 |
| 47 Brand Fitted Hats Size Chart | Size | Hat Size | Circumference (cm) |
| Fitted Hats | XX Small | 6 1/2 - 6 5/8 | 52 - 53 |
| X Small | 6 3/4 | 54 | |
| Small | 6 7/8 - 7 | 55 - 56 | |
| Medium | 7 - 7 1/8 | 56 - 57 | |
| Large | 7 1/4 | 58 | |
| X Large | 7 3/8 - 7 5/8 | 59 - 61 | |
| XX Large | 7 5/8 - 7 3/4 | 61 - 62 | |
| XXX Large | 7 7/8 | 63 | |
| XXXX Large | 8 | 64 | |
| XXXXX Large | 8 1/8 | 65 |
| 47 Brand Stretch Fit Hats Size Chart | Size | Hat Size | Circumference (cm) |
| Stretch Fit Fitted Hats | Youth | 6 1/2 - 6 5/8 | 52 - 53 |
| Small / Medium | 6 7/8 - 7 | 55 - 56 | |
| Medium / Large | 7 1/8 - 7 3/8 | 57 - 59 | |
| Large / X Large | 7 1/2 - 7 5/8 | 60 - 61 | |
| One Size Fits All | 7 - 7 1/2 | 56 - 60 |
| 47 Brand Knit Hats Size Chart | Hat Size | Circumference (cm) | |
| Knit Hats | Youth | 6 1/2 - 6 3/4 | 52 - 54 |
| One Size Fits All | 6 7/8 - 7 1/2 | 55 - 60 |
'47 Brand Apparel
| 47 Brand Men's Size Chart | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Neck | 14"-14.5" | 15"-15.5" | 16"-16.5" | 17"-17.5" | 18"-18.5" |
| Shoulder | 21" | 22" | 23" | 24" | 25" |
| Chest | 36"-38" | 39"-41" | 42"-44" | 45"-47" | 48"-50" |
| Waist | 28"-30" | 31"-33" | 34"-36" | 37"-39" | 40"-42" |
| 47 Brand Women's Size Chart | S | M | L | XL |
| Size | 2-4 | 6-8 | 8-10 | 10-12 |
| Shoulder | 14.25" | 15.25" | 16.25" | 17.25" |
| Bust | 32"-34" | 35"-36" | 37"-38" | 39"-42" |
| Waist | 26"-27" | 28"-29" | 30"-31" | 32"-33" |
Majestic apparel
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| Chest | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 52-52 | 54-56 | 58-60 |
| Waist | 28-30 | 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 |
| Hip | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 58-60 |
| Sleeve | 32-33 | 33-34 | 34-35 | 35-36 | 36-36 1/2 | 36 1/2-37 | 37-37 1/2 |
| Neck | 14-14 1/2 | 15-15 1/2 | 16-16 1/2 | 17-17 1/2 | 18-18 1/2 | 19-19 1/2 | 20-20 1/2 |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 1X | 2X | |
| Size | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16-18 | 16W-18W | 20W-22W |
| Chest | 32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38-40 | 41 1/2-43 1/2 | 43-45 | 47-49 |
| Waist | 24-25 | 26-27 | 28-29 | 30-32 | 33 1/2-35 1/2 | 36-38 | 39-41 |
| Hip | 34 1/2-35 1/2 | 36 1/2-37 1/2 | 38 1/2-39 1/2 | 40 1/2-42 1/2 | 44-46 | 46-48 | 49-51 |
| Sleeve | 29 1/4 | 30 | 30 3/4 | 31 1/2 | 32 | 32 1/2 | 33 |
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | |
| Size | 6-8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 | 20 | 22 |
| Chest | 24-26 | 28-30 | 32-34 | 36-38 | ||
| Waist | 21-23 | 25-27 | 29-31 | 33-35 | 37-39 | 40-42 |
Majestic Jerseys
| Adult Men's Replica Jersey Sizing | |||||
| Jersey Size | Small | Medium | Large | X Large | XX Large |
| Neck (diameter of neck) | 6.5 | 6.75 | 7 | 7.25 | 7.5 |
| Chest (underarm to underarm) | 20 1/2 | 22 1/2 | 24 1/2 | 26 1/2 | 28 1/2 |
| Sleeve (back of inside neck to end of middle sleeve) | 8 1/2 | 8 3/4 | 9 | 9 1/4 | 9 1/2 |
Apparel Sizing Tips:
Use these tips as a general guide when finding your measurements:
Chest/Bust: With your arms at your sides, measure around the fullest part of your chest, across shoulder blades and under arms.
Waist: To measure your natural waistline, wrap the tape so it intersects your navel. Keep tape flat, but comfortably loose.
Hips: Stand with your heels together and measure the fullest part of your hips. Make sure the measuring tape is level all the way around your body.
Inseam: Stand up straight, and start the tape measure high in your crotch. Straighten the tape down the inside of your leg to the bottom of your ankle.
Red Jacket apparel
Junk Food apparel
Next Level apparel (Shibe Originals)
| General Size | Neck (in inches) |
Chest (in inches) |
Waist (in inches) |
Arm (in inches) |
| Small | 14-14.5 | 34-36 | 28-30 | 31.5-32 |
| Medium | 15-15.5 | 38-40 | 32-34 | 32.5-33 |
| Large | 16-16.5 | 42-44 | 36-38 | 33.5-34 |
| X-Large | 17-17.5 | 46-48 | 40-42 | 34.5-35 |
| XX-Large | 18 – 18.5 | 50-52 | 44-46 | 35.5-36 |