THE AUTHENTIC ON-FIELD BALLCAP OF THE 1953 ST. LOUIS BROWNS
History: Between 1953 and 1963, during what came to be known as the “Decade of Change” in baseball, six teams moved to new cities and four brand new ballclubs joined the majors.
The Browns played their final season in 1953, as they moved to Baltimore and changed their name to the Orioles the following year. Originally founded as the Milwaukee Brewers but renamed when they relocated to St. Louis, the Browns had a 52 year run that, while it didn’t see any championships, cemented the team as an iconic part of St. Louis history.
Ebbets teamed up with Mitchell & Ness to create the Decade of Change Collection, honoring the era with period-accurate ballcaps like this one — handmade in the U.S.A. from genuine wool broadcloth. This hat is an authentic recreation of the cap worn by the Browns in their final season.
Brown 14oz wool broadcloth
Flat embroidered vintage St. Louis team mark
Standard brim with green satin under visor
White satin taping with cotton sweatband
Vintage haircloth-backed buckram crown
Adjustable sizes come with leather strap and metal closure
85% Wool, 15% Nylon
Spot clean
Made in USA
Authentic period construction and profile
Shipping: Our in-stock items typically ship within 5 business days. Our pre-order items will ship within the time frame indicated on the product page at the time of purchase. If your order contains both in-stock and pre-order items, it will ship separately as the items are ready.
Returns: Most items are eligible for return or exchange within 30 days of receiving your order, as long as they’re unworn, unwashed, and in re-sellable condition (shipping rates apply). If an item was marked Final Sale at purchase, however, it is not available for return, exchange, or refund.