We do not associate certain well-known sporting goods brands with football, but that does not mean they did not sell gridiron gear in the past. Everlast started as a swimwear manufacturer in 1910, manufacturing swimsuits guaranteed to last a full season. Everlast transitioned into a full-line sporting goods retailer in New York City’s Bowery in 1917.
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