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Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:00 pm EDT

'Elmer Fudd' caps become hip during cold and wet World Series

By 'Duk

Even if the actual game remains in limbo, at least there's already been one winner declared from Monday's suspended World Series game.

With temperatures plummeting and a cold rain falling at Philly's Citizens Bank Park, some of the Phillies and Rays players opted for the "Elmer Fudd" look, wearing specially made caps with built-in ear flaps.

As one might have expected, the team from Florida leaned toward the warm comfort a little more with Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton, Jason Bartlett and Evan Longoria sporting them on the field and manager Joe Maddon (right) wearing one in the dugout. Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins, meanwhile, wore them for the Phillies.

The caps are manufactured by New Era, baseball's official cap supplier. They came out during this year's spring training but weren't used on the field until Monday — on baseball's biggest stage, no less. (Fun fact: In the Midwest, they're called "Stormy Kromers.")

With a curious national audience looking on, there's no doubt in my mind they'll be a hot winter-time item, especially in Philadelphia (though not as much in St. Petersburg). New Era's website has no details on how to order one, but it's most likely only a matter of time until we can.

There are, after all, only 59 shopping days left until Christmas. 

What do you think of baseball's "Elmer Fudd" hats? Yay or nay? 

Related: Fashion Ump, 2008 MLB playoffs, 2008 Fall Classic - Phils vs. Rays

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  1. bosox 07 champs
    1. Posted by bosox 07 champs Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

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    Those have to be the stupidest looking hats ever. Nay.
  2. Brett K
    2. Posted by Brett K Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    I dont like them, be men, tough it out. I played so of my college games while it was snowing. Just like two years ago at the begining of the season, there will be some cold games, but it doesnt mean there needs to be a new dress code.
    "I taught i saw a wabibbit, hahahahahahaha"
  3. Brett K
    3. Posted by Brett K Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    Maddon does look a little Fuddish, maybe a future C-A-C?????
  4. JD K
    4. Posted by JD K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    looks - nay keeping your ears warm - yea. Looney Tunes is appropriate since the umpires have a loony strike zone - too much home cookin'
  5. cc w
    5. Posted by cc w Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 pm EDT

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    Has there ever been a world series winning game ended early due to weather conditions ?
  6. NoOne
    6. Posted by NoOne Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    "Be vewy vewy quiet! I'm huning Phiwwies - hahahaha!"
  7. Andy B
    7. Posted by Andy B Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    I thought Joe Maddon was an old, Elmer-type guy anyway. It's amazing he's only 54. He looks like he's at least 64. Probably what contributed were the years Tampa Bay was in the basement. That probably could stress anyone out and if you don't act it out on the field you tend to take it home with you or allow it to manifest itself. Thank You, Dr. Phil.
  8. Sazchowx R
    8. Posted by Sazchowx R Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:06 pm EDT

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    I want oneathose caps for my winter golf! Cool!!
  9. YankeeFan
    9. Posted by YankeeFan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    I think Joe Maddon is a classy guy. The Phillies could take a few lessons from the Rays when it comes to being good sports. We lost and lost big but still hope to come back and finish it in Florida. I love baseball but the fans can reallly be hateful. It just shows that they are acting like spoiled children. So Phillies, cheer for your team because you have a great team but don't make the other team and their families feel like dirt. After all they got just as far in the playoffs as you did. Grow up, so we can respect you as a great team and great fans.
  10. YankeeFan
    10. Posted by YankeeFan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    I think Joe Maddon is a classy guy. The Phillies could take a few lessons from the Rays when it comes to being good sports. We lost and lost big but still hope to come back and finish it in Florida. I love baseball but the fans can reallly be hateful. It just shows that they are acting like spoiled children. So Phillies, cheer for your team because you have a great team but don't make the other team and their families feel like dirt. After all they got just as far in the playoffs as you did. Grow up, so we can respect you as a great team and great fans.
  11. YankeeFan
    11. Posted by YankeeFan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    I think Joe Maddon is a classy guy. The Phillies could take a few lessons from the Rays when it comes to being good sports. We lost and lost big but still hope to come back and finish it in Florida. I love baseball but the fans can reallly be hateful. It just shows that they are acting like spoiled children. So Phillies, cheer for your team because you have a great team but don't make the other team and their families feel like dirt. After all they got just as far in the playoffs as you did. Grow up, so we can respect you as a great team and great fans.
  12. Bear
    12. Posted by Bear Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    Could you see DiMaggio or Williams wearing one of those stupid things? Nay!
  13. bella-cheat hater
    13. Posted by bella-cheat hater Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    Definate yay! these are awesome! no i do agree with people that you should man up and not wear them but i think that also applies that you shouldnt wear under armour. i mean if you really want them to "man up" just wear your jersey dont pansy out and wear under armour! but anyway baller hats and i def. want one for the winter
  14. Flo_Jo
    14. Posted by Flo_Jo Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:55 pm EDT

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    Depends on where and how you wear it. In Arizona it would be a big no,no, cause its hot. But back in Philly when its cold out I don't see why the players, coaches, or fans need to get sick....so for back east I say yeah if you really do get cold.
  15. markyp32
    15. Posted by markyp32 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:08 pm EDT

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    Hey, let's call these things what they really are, "stormy kromers" out in the midwest, but "Wussy hats" when they're worn out on the ball field. What a bunch of overpaid wussies ! Thank God I was never good enough to become an MLB player, er uhm, WUSSY. Hey look, I'm not saying that about all the players but come on, imagine if Manny Ramirez was in the world series this year ! They'd probably invent some female lookin headband rain hat thingy to protect his overpaid locks ! what a joke. I draw the line there and not wearing these hats seperates the boys from the girls. ! LOL
  16. markyp32
    16. Posted by markyp32 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:08 pm EDT

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    whatabuncha [profane]s
  17. markyp32
    17. Posted by markyp32 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:08 pm EDT

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    there's always a way around gettin ur point across. just insert a dash ! haha
  18. G b
    18. Posted by G b Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    It dont matter...play ball--GO AL (unless of course it is Boston or Cleveland)--and btw cc w there has never been a postseason game suspended...and they wouldnt have tonight unless they absolutely had to ...and they did
  19. Ben Huebner
    19. Posted by Ben Huebner Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:05 pm EDT

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    Heck yes. I can't believe a bunch of "men" are complaining that it looks stupid. Since when do "real men" care how they look? Anyway, these don't even look that bad. It's funny to see some people's aversions to change. And good point by bella-cheat hater. Especially considering baseball is not a winter weather sport, and they are way up north, I say why not? And I freaking hate cold ears.
  20. Tien D
    20. Posted by Tien D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT

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    i think it good that they have those hat
  21. stormy_autumn1949
    21. Posted by stormy_autumn1949 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    About that hat...The only words that come mind are stupid...very, very stupid looking! Elmer looks cute & you "men" don't!
  22. Randy V
    22. Posted by Randy V Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:30 pm EDT

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    them hats protect people from the cold...and frostbite and getting sick for athletes and fans is not an option
  23. F
    23. Posted by F Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:02 pm EDT

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    I REALLY wonder what happened if Tampa had not tied the game up in the top of the 6th.I'll bet they would have kept on playing until somebody got hurt.
    GO FIGHTIN PHILS !!
  24. Oliver S
    24. Posted by Oliver S Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:37 pm EDT

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    Where can I get one? How much do they cost?
  25. bonedogg
    25. Posted by bonedogg Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:54 pm EDT

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    wussys can"t the cold!

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