NBA History Fitted: New Era Celebrates 75 Years with Knicks 70th Anniversary Drop

New Era is taking us back to basketball’s beginnings with this stunning Black New York Knicks Gray Bottom 70th Anniversary Side Patch 59FIFTY Fitted. Retailing for $54.99 at exclusive_fitted, this commemorative piece celebrates not just the Knicks’ rich history, but the very foundation of professional basketball itself. The sleek black crown paired with the gray bottom creates a sophisticated colorway that lets the special 70th anniversary side patch take center stage, honoring the franchise that played in the NBA’s very first game.

Here’s something that’ll blow your mind: when the Knicks faced the Toronto Huskies on November 1, 1946, only 7,090 fans showed up to witness history in the making. Fast forward to today, and that original venue, Maple Leaf Gardens, now houses a Loblaws supermarket on the ground floor. Even more incredible, Ossie Schectman of the Knicks scored the very first basket in NBA history during that game, helping secure a 68-66 victory. The NBA honored this milestone with a special 75th anniversary celebration that recognized Knicks legends Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, and Bob McAdoo for making the NBA’s all-time greatest players list.

For fitted hat collectors, this piece represents more than just team pride, it’s a tangible connection to basketball’s origin story. Available in sizes 7 1/8 through 8, this 59FIFTY captures the essence of a franchise that literally helped birth the league we know today. When you’re rocking this fitted, you’re not just representing the Knicks, you’re carrying forward the legacy of that historic November night when professional basketball took its first official steps.