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Philadelphia Stars 1940 Vintage Ballcap
24$54.00
Description: Authentic reproduction of the original 1940 Philadelphia Stars ballcap. Hand-sewn from genuine wool baseball cloth. This cap is built to last a lifetime.
Product Details:
- Made in the USA
- Genuine navy wool broadcloth, red felt "P"
- Soft visor with green satin under visor
- Vintage hair cloth backed buckram crown
- Satin taping with cotton sweatband
- Item #: PHL40C
League: Negro National League
History: New research has uncovered this gorgeous cap from Philadelphia's top Negro league team. The Stars were founded by former Hilldale owner Ed Bolden, and the team was co-owned by Eddie Gottlieb, who also owned the basketball Sphas and Warriors. Among the many great players who donned a Stars uniform were Biz Mackey, Chet Brewer, and Turkey Stearnes. The Stars played at Penmar Park in West Philadelphia.
SIZE |
HEAD MEASUREMENT |
7 |
22" |
7 1/8 |
22 3/8" |
7 1/4 |
22 3/4" |
7 3/8 |
23 1/8" |
7 1/2 |
23 1/2" |
7 5/8 |
23 7/8" |
7 3/4 |
24" |
7 7/8 |
24 1/4" |
8 |
24 3/8" |
Sizing Chart Ballcaps
Ballcaps
Our caps faithfully replicate historic professional baseball caps from 1900 to 1970 and fit differently than modern caps. Try wrapping a piece of string around your head where a cap would naturally fit and then measure the string to find your size.
| Size | Head Measurement (in inches) |
|---|---|
| 7 | 21 5/8” |
| 7 1/8 | 22” |
| 7 1/4 | 22 3/8” |
| 7 3/8 | 22 3/4” |
| 7 1/2 | 23 1/8" |
| 7 5/8 | 23 1/2" |
| 7 3/4 | 23 7/8" |
| 7 7/8 | 24 1/4" |
| 8 | 24 5/8" |
Adjustable caps fit up to a size 7 5/8.
Measuring Guide
We offer three kinds of ballcap visors:
Pre-1940 ballcaps were made with soft visors so players could fold them up and put them in their back pockets. Later visors were done in standard (stiff visor) or short (also a soft visor). Check the product details to see which type of visor each cap has.
Soft Visor
Standard Visor
Short Visor
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