This style of cap was first worn by the Senators in 1954 through 1960 so this hat dates to the last season this type of cap was worn. Ray was a pitcher for Washington for part of the 1960 season.
Details:
Logo Design: Embroidered red thin style "W".
Material of cap: Cotton Wool
Manufacture: Tim McAuliffe. Stamped K-M Pro Cap.
Manufacture Tag: This is the 1 1/4" tag, 24 Lincoln Ave Boston address, red letter. Stamped K-M Pro Caps.
Number of Panels: 6
Bill Thread Count: 7
Color Description Body: Navy
Color Description Brim: Navy
Color Description Button: Red
Band: Tan Leather
Players Size: 7 1/8
Size Applied: Stamped.
Player Uniform Number: None
Players Name: Farmer in black marker under bill.
Description of Wear Outside Body: Worn with dust in seams.
Description of Wear Inside Body: Toning to inside crown.
Description of Wear to Inside Bill: Shows wear, sweat stained and one crack inside with ghost image of tape.
Description of Wear to Inside Headband; The tan leather band is cracked and checked from sweat and wear.
Autographed: No
Provenance: No
This was the last season that this style hat was worn.
Collection of MEARS staff. MEARS auction LOA. 00228