Most of us know Dante Bichette as one of the greatest, mullet-wearing players in baseball history. The four-time All Star turned in some seriously prolific offensive seasons during his career, including 40 HR and a .340 BA in 1995, 31-31 and 141 RBI in 1996, and 219 hits in 1998. Some would call him underrated - a man forgotten, floating away in the low oxygen Denver atmosphere.
One thing he definitely never gets credit for, however, is sparking the multi-thousand dollar industry we know today as streetwear.
The visionary Bichette set the fashion world ablaze the day he wore a black Hanes tee with the simple screenprinted message, "BICHETTE HAPPENS." Parody, underrated subject matter, DIY sensibilities...bow down and acknowledge the Higgs boson of the streetwear universe, ladies and gentleman.
The next time some punk tries to drop knowledge on you, just tell them about
Dante&
Vinny&
Ellis&
Larry&
Andres.
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