This is a rare three year only style that is very similar to the 1954-57 era hats. This example has the embroidered bird logo rather than the sewn on patch with the 1 1/4" red letter McAuliffe tagging. Details:
Logo Design: Embroidered Bird Logo in Orange and Black.
Material of cap: Cotton Wool.
Manufacture: Tim McAuliffe - KM Pro Cap
Manufacture Tag: This is the 1 1/4" tag, 24 Lincoln Ave Boston address, Red Letter.
Number of Panels: 6
Bill Thread Count: 7
Color Description Body: Black
Color Description Brim: Black
Color Description Button: Orange
Band: Tan Leather
Players Size: 7 1/8
Size Applied: Stamped.
Player Uniform Number: None
Players Name: None
Description of Wear Outside Body: Clean and near mint.
Description of Wear Inside Body: Toning to inside crown.
Description of Wear to Inside Bill: Near Mint.
Description of Wear to Outside Bill: Near Mint.
Description of Wear to Inside Headband; The tan leather band shows wear but is near mint.
Autographed: No
Provenance: No
In 1963, this style hat was worn on the road while the home hat had a "B" on front while in 1964-65, both the home and roads used the embroidered bird logo.
Collection of MEARS staff. MEARS auction LOA. 00233