Let's see your vintage baseball caps

[Chris-Counts]

I guess it was inevitable that crazy prices would come to the realm of caps. I saw a 1990s Tigers snapback go for $600 a couple days ago, which is more than I paid for any of my 1950s MLB gamers.

I never cease to be amazed by how little research the auction houses do. Just last month, I talked Leland's into pulling a Bob Lemon Indians cap from its auction that was far more likely to be a Jim Lemon minor league cap.

Here's one of the most perplexing caps I've seen lately. Jonstats sold it. When I asked for more details about it, all I got was that it came from a reputable collection. It's a Frankenstein — the bill appears to have come from another cap. The crown looks like it's from the 1969 A's. I have 1969 McAuliffe and KM Pro caps for comparison. Plus, the stitching looks sloppier than any cap I have.

Originally Posted by perezfan

Because the sheeple believe everything they see and fail to research these things for themselves. And it wasn't just one person... it took others to run up the price to that absurd level.

Lelands' misrepresentation of things like this is nothing new. It's a shame that some unknowing dupe was taken to the cleaners... but is not the first time (and certainly won't be the last).

[68Hawk]

St John's Baseball Team c.1902

[pedodds]

Killer class cap and pin Dan!

Originally Posted by 68Hawk

St John's Baseball Team c.1902

[pedodds]

1860's-1870's Peck & Snyder cap....



1890's Harvard Pill Box and Boston Style.....



1890's Yale Pill Box.....



San Francisco Police Department 1890's....



Harvard Crew.....



1920's Princeton Short Bill....



1919 Cincinnati Reds Sherry Magee....



1931 Eddie Roush Reds Road.....Note the holes in the bill for sun glasses..



1934 Reds Road....



1940 Bucky Walters Reds WS Home....

[Chris-Counts]

Go Redlegs! Those four Cincinnati caps are off the charts. Who made them?

[GaryPassamonte]

Great!

[perezfan]

John:

All of those Reds Caps are to die for... obviously! Jaw-droppers for sure...

But yours is the first example I have seen of the early Cap with the "star" at the top. I've seen these intriguing Caps in early photos and in period Catalogs. But never an actual example. Can you tell us what material the brim is made of? It looks really unique, whatever it is.

Incredible stuff!

[pedodds]

All but the 34 road were made by Goldsmith. The 34 road was made by Spalding.

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Go Redlegs! Those four Cincinnati caps are off the charts. Who made them?

[bgar3]

John, it is astounding how you have been able to assemble such significant collections of so many varied baseball categories. My favorite is the Peck and Snyder cap. Is that a photo of a team wearing a similar cap?

[ksfarmboy]

John can you post a picture of the Peck and Snyder label? Great, great hats!!

[pedodds]

It’s long worn off...I made the assumption based off the advertisements. Not sure what other manufacturers/hat makers there were back in the day?🤪
The interior leather band is still intact for the most part....

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

John can you post a picture of the Peck and Snyder label? Great, great hats!!

[pedodds]

Hey Bruce,
I have collected some period statues and a few images with individual players and teams with stars on their caps to pair with it. I’ll send you an email later tonight...

Originally Posted by bgar3

John, it is astounding how you have been able to assemble such significant collections of so many varied baseball categories. My favorite is the Peck and Snyder cap. Is that a photo of a team wearing a similar cap?

[icollectDCsports]

John -- Many thanks for posting those photos. Such great caps and accompanying displays. Do you have any Washington Senators caps?