Exclusive collaboration with Sizelove Studios @datjawnbrazy brings you The Crazy Crab ballcap. Hand sewn from genuine wool broadcloth. Orange felt Crab patch Hand sewn. Classic Sf Rose embroidery. Standard black wool visor with green satin under visor. Satin taping with cotton sweatband. Adjustable SnapBack . Made in San Francisco. Each order will receive complimentary Crazy Crab athletic crew socks by The BCC.
"Crazy Crab" was a short-lived mascot for the San Francisco Giants baseball team in the 1984 season. The idea for the mascot was born out of a marketing campaign called "Crabby Nights" that the Giants were running, which featured a promotion where fans could get a free crab cocktail if the Giants won a game in which they trailed in the ninth inning.
The Crazy Crab was designed to be an intentionally annoying and antagonistic mascot, meant to rile up both the home team and visiting teams' fans. The mascot was a large, red crustacean with bulging eyes, large claws, and a mischievous grin.
The mascot's antics included stealing helmets from players, throwing a beach ball into the stands, and generally causing chaos. Fans hated the Crazy Crab, and even Giants players were not fans of the mascot, as they felt it was a distraction during games.
The Crazy Crab was only used for one season, as fans and players alike demanded its removal. However, the mascot has since become a cult favorite among Giants fans, and there have even been occasional appearances by the Crazy Crab at Giants games in recent years.