Rockys Bait Shop Socks
Description: At the age of 15, Rocky Panzo and his family moved to Chicago from Italy in 1914. Rocky began working as a commercial perch fisherman to help support the family, and eventually opened his own bait shop. Located on Chicago's famous Navy Pier, long before it would be transformed into the polished tourist attraction it is today, Rocky's Bait Shop was a favorite of both commercial fishermen and amateur anglers alike. Rocky's relic of a shack at 138 N. Streeter Dr. sat amidst the ramshackle area that made up the water’s edge for decades, providing fresh bait and, as Rocky called it, questionable advice. Eventually, Rocky's sons joined up, adding a fried seafood trailer and changing the name to Rocky and Sons Fish House in the early '60s.
Description: A classic emblem style graphic featuring a detailed rendering of a fish swimming horizontally within an oval border. Above the fish, the text reads "FRESH BAIT, QUESTIONABLE ADVICE." Below the fish, the prominent text states "ROCKY'S BAIT SHOP" and underneath that, "NAVY PIER, CHICAGO." The entire composition is set against a black background with decorative scrollwork.
Description: A retro-style emblem featuring a large, detailed fish, likely a trout, with speckled patterns. The emblem has an oval shape with a textured beige background. Text above the fish reads "FRESH BAIT, QUESTIONABLE ADVICE" and "ROCKY'S" in bold, vintage lettering. Below the fish, it says "BAIT SHOP" and "• NAVY PIER •".
Description: A retro-style oval emblem featuring a realistic depiction of a fish within a light blue oval, outlined in white and brown. Above the oval, the text "ROCKY'S BAIT SHOP" is arched in cream letters with a brown outline. Below the fish, the text "NAVY PIER, CHICAGO" is centered, and further below, "FRESH BAIT, QUESTIONABLE ADVICE" is arched in cream letters. The entire emblem is set against a black background.
