Description: This is an authentic reproduction of the 1947 St. Louis Browns Vintage Ballcap. Through meticulous research and collaboration with ’47, we believe these caps are as close as you can get to wearing the originals. Hand-sewn from genuine wool broadcloth, this hat is built to last a lifetime.

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League: American League

History: The era of the 8-panel cap (as opposed to the typical 6-panel) was nearing an end by the late '40s. In fact, we know of no MLB team to wear an 8-panel after 1948. It was not uncommon in those days for clubs to mix uniforms and hats from different manufacturers, and the Browns appear to have used both 8 and 6-panel styles in 1947 and possibly 1948. Hank Thompson became the first Black player to appear in a Browns uniform on July 7^th, 1947, and former Cardinals ace Dizzy Dean came out of retirement on September 28^th to pitch four scoreless innings and hit a single.