Does anyone on the akb have information on the origin of these JoePa & 409 hats?

[step.eng69]

Franco has worn Joe Pa and 409 hats at several events he attended.

Last year, prior the Franco's passing, my grandson got me four JoePa hats, two white & two blue. Wearing one of the hats while grocery shopping, a fan approached me and commented he had never seen this hat before.

Still haven't found the JoePa 409 hats like the one in the third pic.

I'm wondering if the hat was inspired by Franco and had NIKE develop and retail the hats.
Does anyone on the akb know background information or the origin of these hats?
@Tom McAndrew

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[BobPSU92]

I don’t know the background on this hat, but I’m sure a culture problem is to blame.

 

[GrimReaper]

Just a guess. Someone had an idea and bought plain Nike stock hats (I'm assuming they are real with a Nike label inside), then had them embroidered with the other images. Not hard to get done (though not by Nike. probably too small a lot size and trademark/copyright issues for them). Otherwise, they're total knock-offs, not that anyone should care if they like the hat.

 

[step.eng69]

Just a guess. Someone had an idea and bought plain Nike stock hats (I'm assuming they are real with a Nike label inside), then had them embroidered with the other images. Not hard to get done (though not by Nike. probably too small a lot size and trademark/copyright issues for them). Otherwise, they're total knock-offs, not that anyone should care if they like the hat.

Just Checked the label inside the hat...."NIKEGOLF"
Thank you, Art
If Franco is prancing around wearing the hat, is he putting the hat out there for public appearance of supporting JoePa?

 

[BobPSU92]

Just Checked the label inside the hat...."NIKEGOLF"
Thank you, Art
If Franco is prancing around wearing the hat, is he putting the hat out there for public appearance of supporting JoePa?

Sadly, Franco is no longer prancing.

 

[GrimReaper]

Just Checked the label inside the hat...."NIKEGOLF"
Thank you, Art
If Franco is prancing around wearing the hat, is he putting the hat out there for public appearance of supporting JoePa?

Guessing that the guy who has them listed on Ebay had them made up. He's got seven other PSU/JoePa items in his store. Relationship to Franco. Ebay address is "Skillman, NJ", so maybe.

 

[step.eng69]

Guessing that the guy who has them listed on Ebay had them made up. He's got seven other PSU/JoePa items in his store. Relationship to Franco. Ebay address is "Skillman, NJ", so maybe.

Thank you Art,
Go to bed....GOD SPEED

 

[Bosco2]

If you're near Reading, try Heck Brothers Florist. Years ago I bought one of those hats at their Mt Penn store. The owner apparently is a big PSU supporter and had the hats and 3 foot high JoePa statues for sale. Not sure if he still carries them, though.

 

[razpsu]

Taxi!

 

[step.eng69]

Taxi!

What the heck is your problem raz? I have 5 PSU graduate grandchildren ages 24 to 31, should they not visit your establishment?

 

[razpsu]

What the heck is your problem raz? I have 5 PSU graduate grandchildren ages 24 to 31, should they not visit your establishment?

I knew joe personally and had been to his house growing up in sc. he would say;

 

[step.eng69]

I knew joe personally and had been to his house growing up in sc. he would say;
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Cool raz,
What does "taxi" mean? I probably misunderstood your post.

 

[razpsu]

Cool raz,
What does "taxi" mean? I probably misunderstood your post.

What did you think it meant.

 

[Keyser Soze 16802]

FYI, I put the hats on my eBay watch list. Got an offer from the seller for $28 instead of $30. Countered for $20. It was declined

 

[step.eng69]

FYI, I put the hats on my eBay watch list. Got an offer from the seller for $28 instead of $30. Countered for $20. It was declined

thanks Keyser, I can get the "JoePa" hats, it's the "409" hats that seem scarce.

 

[step.eng69]

What did you think it meant.

 

[Woodpecker]

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Step, he means that the statue looks like Joe's hailing a cab

 

[razpsu]

Joe said it looks like he is calling for a cab in brooklyn

 

[step.eng69]

Step, he means that the statue looks like Joe's hailing a cab

Joe said it looks like he is calling for a cab in Brooklyn

........

 

[GrimReaper]

Joe said it looks like he is calling for a cab in brooklyn

Getting a cab in Brooklyn? Good luck with that.

 

[step.eng69]

Getting a cab in Brooklyn? Good luck with that.

O.K. I get it.....thank you much
Thomas

 

[@jayhimes]

O.K. I get it.....thank you much
Thomas

Franco has worn Joe Pa and 409 hats at several events he attended.

Last year, prior the Franco's passing, my grandson got me four JoePa hats, two white & two blue. Wearing one of the hats while grocery shopping, a fan approached me and commented he had never seen this hat before.

Still haven't found the JoePa 409 hats like the one in the third pic.

I'm wondering if the hat was inspired by Franco and had NIKE develop and retail the hats.
Does anyone on the akb know background information or the origin of these hats?
@Tom McAndrew

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thanks Keyser, I can get the "JoePa" hats, it's the "409" hats that seem scarce.

thanks Keyser, I can get the "JoePa" hats, it's the "409" hats that seem scarce.

Franco has worn Joe Pa and 409 hats at several events he attended.

Last year, prior the Franco's passing, my grandson got me four JoePa hats, two white & two blue. Wearing one of the hats while grocery shopping, a fan approached me and commented he had never seen this hat before.

Still haven't found the JoePa 409 hats like the one in the third pic.

I'm wondering if the hat was inspired by Franco and had NIKE develop and retail the hats.
Does anyone on the akb know background information or the origin of these hats?
@Tom McAndrew

Redirect Notice

Penn State football legend to be honored by NFL Hall of Fame

One of the best to ever do it for Penn State football will be honored by Canton again this summer.

basicbluesnation.com

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Step, I took a picture of my 409 hat (numbers on the front rather than the ”taxi” emblem), and the tag on the inside says legacy92.com. Hope this helps! Sorry I can’t post the pix.

 

[1995PSUGrad]

I have three 409 hats. Two are Legacy brand hats, a white one and a blue one. I have another that has 409 The Paterno Way on the front. I have never worn any of them (I have too many hats). I didn't realize they were hard to find. I assume I bought the two Legacy hats in State College on one of my yearly trips. The other was a gift. Not sure where it came from.

 

[JohnJumba]

Long past time to put the statue back, in its original place.

 

[step.eng69]

Step, I took a picture of my 409 hat (numbers on the front rather than the ”taxi” emblem), and the tag on the inside says legacy92.com. Hope this helps! Sorry I can’t post the pix.

I have three 409 hats. Two are Legacy brand hats, a white one and a blue one. I have another that has 409 The Paterno Way on the front. I have never worn any of them (I have too many hats). I didn't realize they were hard to find. I assume I bought the two Legacy hats in State College on one of my yearly trips. The other was a gift. Not sure where it came from.

Thank you siblings,
Appreciate your posts, Franco is wearing the 409 hats with the "taxi emblem" on the side.