Reigning Champ Amazon Huckberry Champion Amazon Trumbull Sometime after Russell, Jr.’s invention came the hoodie, a variation on the OG sweatshirt that featured—you guessed it—an attached ...

Champion has made a name for itself in the world of sweatshirts, and for good reason; the brand that invented the hoodie does a crewneck just as well, with a brushed, mid-weight fabric that's ...

In the 1930s, Champion began producing a sweatshirt in thick material, with a hood to protect athletes and working men who had to cope with chilly environments. Its purpose was purely practical.