Many of you might know that Futura is a huge baseball fan. Recently he worked with Nike Sportswear on a New York Yankees collection, including two Air Force 1 Hi’s and two Lo’s, as well as an apparel collection. The people from 12ozProphet sat down with the artist to talk about the project and give a closer look at the collection.

“In case you don’t already know, Futura is a massive baseball fan and has frequently collaborated with Nike over the years, so bringing him on board once again for this latest Be True installment was a natural fit. The result is a capsule collection released by Nike Sportswear in cooperation with the New York Yankees. The collection is inspired by a genuine love for sport and showcases an entirely new remix of Yankees graphics, slogans and iconography released on both apparel and footwear.”

Enjoy the video here above!

In celebration of the Yankees 2009 season and run through the playoffs, Nike Sportswear’s 21 Mercer store has teamed up with FUTURA and the New York Yankees to release a limited edition World Series Hypercool Mock available exclusively at 21 Mercer in New York. The Mock is priced at $114, the number 114 commemorates how many wins it will take for the Bronx Bombers to win the 2009 World Series. Just like the number Manager Joe Girardi wears on his back in commemoration of what the Yankees goal is this year, there will only be 27 units available for purchase, the number of World Series titles the Yankees will have if they can win it all in 2009.

More detailed images of the 21 Mercer X New York Yankees X FUTURA 2009 World Series Hypercool Mock follow after the jump.

On July 4th, Nike will be releasing a special mock up of the AF1 high in celebration of the MLB all-star game. Back in New York for the first time in 30 years, the pinstripes on the shoe are a nod to the host Yankees. Gum sole, can’t complain there. Special lace locks are also included, spelling out NYC in cursive. A nice pair for the mid-summer classic. (Via Nice Kicks). 
Detailed snaps after the jump.