This style of hat was first introduced and worn by the Orioles in 1966, their first ever Championship season. It is Wilson date coded A -- C which indicates it was made for the 1968 season but the month is not readable. This style was worn through the 1974 season, the style worn in four Championship seasons.
Details:
Logo Design: Embroidered Smiling Bird Patch, Orange and Black.
Material of cap: Cotton Wool
Manufacture: Wilson Sporting Goods.
Manufacture Tag: This is the white tag with red and black letters.
Number of Panels: 6
Bill Thread Count: 8
Color Description Body: Black.
Color Description Brim: Orange.
Color Description Button: Orange.
Band: White Cloth.
Players Size: 7 3/8
Size Applied: Stamped inside band.
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 Inside Headband; Toned with sweat stains.
Autographed: No
Provenance: No
This is an important style hat to Orioles collectors since it is the example best remembered from having been worn in four World Series during the 1966-71 era.
Collection of MEARS staff. MEARS auction LOA. 00225