Some of the basics of running a successful school spirit wear shop is counterintuitive. Knit Wit Apparel has helped schools run successful school fundraisers and Spirit Wear campaigns. Here are three key components to think about as you plan your school’s spirit wear store each year. Focus on the staples. Hoodies have always been the number […]
The History of the Team Mascot
Whether they’re leading fan chants during timeouts or entertaining the halftime show, team mascots aren’t just apart of the game, they are adored by fans. Sometimes these beloved characters can be quite strange, though. Whether you’re watching Gritty, the furry orange mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers, or Southpaw, the fuzzy neon green face of the […]
Let the Games Begin: The First Collegiate Football Teams and their Colors
According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Rutgers University and Princeton University were the first schools to host a college football game in 1869. While this game marked the beginning of a new era for collegiate sports, the match itself was strange. Since there was no formal collegiate football guidelines in place, the teams played […]