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Today we sadly mark the ten-year anniversary of the passing of America’s favorite neighbor, Mr. Fred McFeely Rogers. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood began airing in 1968 and finished up in 2001 after a staggering 895 episodes. Which means that just about every red-blooded American over the age 20 has the indelible image of Mr. Rogers, dressed in his favorite cable cardigan sweater, canvas sneakers, and tab-collared shirt and tie, permanently stamped onto their memory. We’d like to take this moment to salute this true icon of geezer style. Yes Mr. Rogers, we’d be more than happy to be your neighbor.

How to put together your own Mr. Rogers Geezer Style, The GQ way:

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Wallace & Barnes Cardigan, $198 at J. Crew. Black Fleece Tie, $125 available at Barneys. The Tie Bar collar bar, $15. Gant Rugger hopsack pants, $295. Converse Jack Purcell, $55 at zappos.com.