A Phillies cap from apparel brand '47 is facing backlash for resembling the red 'Make America Great Again' hats associated with Donald Trump. Fans are expressing their concerns online, questioning the brand's choice of design.
When most people see a red baseball cap with small red font and a 47 on the side, they're likely to think of a particular sitting president.
Some Phillies fans are noticing a stark resemblance between the novelty cap from decades-old apparel brand '47 and the red "Make America Great Again" hats sported by proponents of 47th President Donald Trump.
The Philadelphia Phillies Contemporary Basics Clean Up ball cap online ads stopped a few users in their tracks, one person on Threads writing, "Absolutely *nothing* against the Phillies, but I am *so* glad I'm not a fan. How many of you would buy a red hat with that number on the side?"
A Phillies cap from the brand '47 has received political backlash online.
As of April 14, it didn't look like the brand had caught wind of the conversation surrounding their design.
Instead of a political slogan, the red hat reads "Philadelphia Phillies; Philadelphia Pennsylvania; National League," in a small white font, with the brand's signature "'47" on the side.
The Phils hat doesn't appear to be intentionally MAGA coded; the brand has an entire line of Contemporary Basics headwear for MLB teams, matching clubs' colors.
Whether you're a diehard Phils fan or happen to like the unintentional crossover in merchandising, the hat in question will run you $38.
Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing all things trending, breaking and city-related for USA TODAY's Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Phillies cap or MAGA merch? Apparel brand catches heat online
The '47 Phillies hat is controversial because its design closely resembles the red 'Make America Great Again' hats worn by supporters of Donald Trump, leading to political backlash.
Fans are expressing their discomfort with the hat's design on social media, with some stating they are glad not to be Phillies fans due to its resemblance to political symbols.
The number 47 on the Phillies hat is significant as it is associated with the 47th President, Donald Trump, which has contributed to the hat's controversial perception.
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