The Real Thing.

“Sleeves” is what we called them. They were plain and ordinary, nothing to think about twice. (Or so I thought.) But now I realize they were unduplicatable.

I still have mine, and a few emotions, dating from my days in professional baseball.

When we wore our sleeves, it was always the best time of the year. We were beginning to feel up.

I laugh at the imitations today. They have pseudo names like “river shirts,” “punting jerseys,” “henley pullovers.”

Sleeves, the real thing, have never been available to the public except through this company of mine. They are considered a bit too expensive, except for pro teams.

I don't think they are too expensive. Not when you see the price of the imitations.

Sleeves are, were, and always will be comfortable and engaging to wear; lightweight; warm, not hot; not itchy, not sticky, not fussy. Sleeves are good-looking in the way things are when they aren't trying to be good-looking.

And now you don't have to play professional baseball to get one.

Authentic Baseball Sleeves (No. 1949), for men and women. Two-button placket. Fray-proof hem. Made of two layers of good cotton, to wick away moisture; outer fabric has minute pores, like pigskin.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Imported.

Colors: Natural with Navy, Natural with Red.