Title: 1950 Johnny Vandermeer Chicago Cubs Game Worn Cap
Date Examined: 11/2/10
Style date/era: 1950
Hologram Number: 311358
Logo Design (describe patch, sewn, or embroidered): Wishbone red "C" on patch sewn on
Material of cap: Wool
Manufacturer: Wilson
Describe manufacturer tag: 7 Line
Number of panels: 6
Bill Thread Count: 6
Color Description Body: Blue
Color Description Brim: Blue
Color Description Button: Red
Band: White Cloth
Players Size (indicate): N/A
Size applied (note embroidered, stamped, flag tag): N/A
Player Uniform number (indicate if present): 34 - Black marker under brim
Uniform number applied: (ink/marker or embroidered) Marker
Players Name: Printed
Player Name: ( describe - ink/marker, embroidered) Ink
Description of wear outside body: Moderate
Description of wear inside body: Moderate with sweat stains
Description of wear outside bill: Moderate
Description of wear inside bill: Faded sweat stains
Head band wear: Very soiled
Autographed: Signed John Vandermeer to Billy Schlesinger 1950
Provenance: No Provenance
Comments: A four-time All-Star, Vander Meer compiled a 119-121 record with 1294 strikeouts and a 3.44 ERA in 2104.2 innings over a 13-year Major League career. Along with Randy Johnson (1999-2002) and Warren Spahn (1949-52), Vander Meer is one of only three NL pitchers since 1940 to lead the league in strikeouts in three straight seasons (1941-43).[1] And just those three and Dizzy Dean (1932-35) have done it since 1931. He had 29 career shutouts, but two of the three he recorded in 1938 will be remembered most.
Photo #: 00950
MEARS auction LOA. Collection of MEARS staff.
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