Archive No. HAT-040-18
Original vintage DC United snapback celebrating the club’s historic back-to-back MLS Cup championships in 1996 and 1997. Features bold embroidered “Back to Back” script across the crown with the classic DC United eagle crest front and center, along with “Champions ‘96 ‘97” detailing below.
This is a true early MLS-era piece, produced by Fantastic Sports Merchandise—one of the key manufacturers behind 90s championship and event hats.
Early MLS merch has been gaining traction, and DC United’s inaugural dynasty makes this one of the more desirable team pieces from the era.
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Details:
• Brand: Fantastic Sports Merchandise, Inc.
• Team: DC United
• Achievement: Back-to-Back MLS Champions 1996 / 1997
• Era: Late 1990s
• Color: Black with red/gold/white embroidery
• Material: Cotton blend
• Closure: Snapback
• Construction: Structured crown
• Condition: Very good vintage condition
