This style of hat was first worn by Washington in 1968 through 1971, four seasons total. This has the typical date code of AYG which places the manufacture date of Feb. of 1968 which indicates it was made in time for spring of 1968.
Details:
Logo Design: Embroidered script style "W" that is white with a navy border.
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: Red.
Color Description Brim: Red.
Color Description Button: Red.
Band: White cloth.
Players Size: 7 1/8
Size Applied: Stamped.
Player Uniform Number: None
Players Name: None.
Description of Wear Outside Body: Near mint with virtually no wear evident.
Description of Wear Inside Body: Toning to inside crown.
Description of Wear to Inside Bill: Near Mint.
Description of Wear to Inside Headband; Overall sweat stained.
Autographed: No
Provenance: No
This is the introduction of the all red hat. It is in beautiful near mint lightly worn condition.
Collection of MEARS staff. MEARS auction LOA. 00236