Centennial Hat: The Revival of a Silent Baseball Relic, Worn Like a Statement It’s hard to believe, but a century-old Cubs cap from 1908 dusted off, digitized, and suddenly demanding chewing room has cemented itself as a quiet zeitgeist symbol. Fans aren’t just buying crowns and brimmed hats; they’re wearing history with a side of identity. In a social media landscape drowning in noise, the Centennial Hat stands still absurdly specific, oddly reverent.