Mitchell & Ness
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Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co. is an American sports-related clothing company located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company was established in 1904 as a sports equipment manufacturer, remaining as the oldest sporting company in Philadelphia. After several years of making baseball and American football uniforms, the company switched direction in 1983, when it decided to recreate vintage jerseys.[1][2][3]
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Textile |
Founded | 1904 |
Founder | Frank P. Mitchell Charles M. Ness |
Headquarters | 235 S. 17th Street, , |
Key people | Eli Kumekpor (CEO) Glen Giovanucci (Vice President) |
Products | Sportswear and apparel |
Brands | M&N |
Parent | Fanatics, Inc. |
Website | mitchellandness.com |
Nowadays, Mitchell & Ness has license agreements with four of the major sports leagues of the United States (MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS) to produce and commercialise vintage sports equipment and casual wear.
Some of Mitchell & Ness products include team uniforms (jerseys and shorts) and other casual wear such as t-shirts, tracksuits, jackets, hoodies, hats, knit caps, and other accessories (pennants). The company also has its own brand, "M&N".[4]
In February 2022, Mitchell & Ness was acquired by Fanatics, Inc., along with a group of investors including LeBron James, Jay-Z, and Kevin Hart.