Bryson Stott Unveils 6 Phillies Legends on Field of Dreams Cleats

Q: What hidden details in these custom cleats will Phillies fans spot during the highly anticipated Field of Dreams game?

Phillies fans should look for a layered tribute: Bryson Stott’s custom cleats depict six late Phillies figures—Tug McGraw, Roy Halladay, Darren Daulton, Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn and broadcaster Harry Kalas—emerging from cornstalks in a direct nod to the signature “Field of Dreams” scene. The hidden appeal is in how specifically the artwork ties Phillies history to the movie’s imagery. Artist Ryan Stevens said the design was built from real photos to keep it realistic, not cartoonish, and one subtle inspiration came from a blurry still from the film in which a catcher holding his mask reminded him of Daulton. That helped shape the “Phillies version” of the cornfield entrance. Fans will also notice smaller thematic elements beyond the portraits. The cleats include the Field of Dreams logo, detailed cornstalks and a sun above the scene, turning the shoes into a full Iowa-and-baseball tableau rather than just a memorial collage. What makes the tribute especially meaningful is the mix of eras represented. Roberts and Ashburn evoke the Whiz Kids generation, McGraw the 1980 champions, Daulton the 1993 club, Halladay the modern ace, and Kalas the voice that connected them all for decades. In that sense, the cleats are designed not just as game-day gear, but as a compact visual history of the Phillies hidden in plain sight.

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 8

Aug. 7 delivery brought Bryson Stott custom cleats showing six late Phillies figures emerging from corn for the Aug. 13 Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa.
Ryan Stevens of NXT LVL Customs said he pitched the concept after the game was announced, drawing on a film still and shaping it into a realistic Phillies version of the movie scene.
Tug McGraw, Roy Halladay, Darren Daulton, Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn and longtime announcer Harry Kalas span multiple Phillies eras, with Kalas linking generations through 38 years on broadcasts.
The tribute fits MLB's broader Field of Dreams presentation, which will weave film imagery into on-field gear as the Twins and Phillies play at the 1989 movie site.