This 1992 Benchwarmers catalog represents the last breath of authentic American sportswear. Why 1992? * Salem Sportswear sold to Fruit of the Loom in 1993. When asked why, co-founder Kyle Nagel said. “We saw the window (for sportswear) shortening.” * He was right. Sportswear was becoming over-licensed and too commoditized. * 1993 was the year everything changed. …But that’s a story for another day 😉 #vintagesportswear #90s #90sfashion #sportswear #mensfashion