Vintage corduroy Penn hat that arrived via the Salvation Army: Priceless.

The coolest item of clothing I own is my 1970s style corduroy vintage Penn hat. I love it. I love it like a mother loves her newborn. And quite frankly, it's the only item of clothing that I've been given serious (rather than sarcastic) compliments about in the past 10 years.

Once a kid offered me $100 for it. And I said, "No way, Jose!" My prized possession was perchased for $0.75 at the Salvation Army many moons ago -- many moons before I even thought about applying to colleges -- many moons before I knew what the P even stood for.

Penn kind of sells one "vintage" sweatshirt at the bookstore -- I think they should sell more. My parents didn't go to Penn, and the only other (few) people I know with vintage Penn gear are alumni kids. The rest of us need some apparel loving too! Come on Bookstore, do it for all of us and make some money too! Some friends tell me the "vintage" era is coming to an end but why not have Penn Basketball whip out some throwback jerseys from the glory years. Maybe the retro jerseys will inspire some magic this March.