Kauffman Stadium All-Star Fitted: New Era Drops 2012 Midsummer Classic Tribute

New Era’s Kansas City Royals 2012 All-Star Game 59FIFTY fitted hat brings collectors back to a historic night at Kauffman Stadium, complete with a sleek dark green colorway and gray under brim that perfectly captures the elegance of baseball’s Midsummer Classic. Available now at ecapcity for $54.99 in sizes 7 1/8 through 8, this commemorative piece celebrates the third time Kansas City hosted the All-Star Game, marking a rare bright moment during what was otherwise a disappointing season for the struggling Royals franchise.

The 2012 All-Star Game proved unforgettable for all the wrong reasons if you were rooting for the American League, as the National League delivered a crushing 8-0 shutout victory that featured some truly spectacular fireworks. The historic 2012 All-Star Game saw the NL explode for five runs in the opening frame, the first time in All-Star history they’d managed such a dominant first inning. Pablo Sandoval made history with the first bases-loaded triple ever recorded in an All-Star Game, while teammates Rafael Furcal and Ryan Braun became the first duo to triple in the same half-inning, contributing to the NL’s record-setting three triples in one game.

For fitted hat collectors, this piece represents more than just a game commemoration, it’s a snapshot of Kansas City baseball during the calm before their incredible World Series runs in 2014 and 2015. The dark green colorway gives this 59FIFTY a sophisticated look that stands apart from typical team colors, while the 2012 All-Star side patch serves as a conversation starter about one of the most lopsided Midsummer Classics in recent memory. With Kauffman Stadium having hosted only three All-Star Games in its storied history, this fitted captures a truly special moment in Royals lore.