Everything Cap Related

[Tallyman77]

Hi Everyone.......here is a new thread dealing with game used cap collecting. Post questions, show pics, and let's get more educated concerning cap companies, labeling, player ID, cap sizes, etc. I would like to pose a question.......has anyone ever seen any team other than the Baltimore Orioles (1975-1977) use caps made by AJD company?

Thanks,

-Walt

Tallyman77

[Tallyman77]

Does anyone have any vintage baseball caps made by RAWLINGS?

Thanks,

-Walt

Tallyman77

[esigs]

I don't know the answers to your questions, but I found a blog on caps where I found information about New Era labels, and maybe you will find something useful as well.

http://ballcapblog.blogspot.com/

[Tallyman77]

Thanks Esigs.......yes I know about that and it is a great source of information to say the least. I would like to hear from collectors who have interest in cap collecting and who have rare or unusual examples in their collections......especially from cap companies like Wilson, Rawlings, KM Pro, AJD, Leslie, etc. Let's see what is out there guys. Thanks!

-Walt

Tallyman77

[xpress34]

Walt -

One thing I can tell you is that in prior research (and I believe I kept the file - I just have to find it) I discovered that by sometime in the 60's, New Era was actually making the hats for pretty much everyone (including Wilson and McAuliffe) and doing 'Private Labeling' for them.

Also, KM Pro, McAuliffe and Leslie were all one company (same address in Boston) making caps under different names.

I have a few NOS (New Old Stock) KM Pro hats that still have the cardboard inserts in them as well as a Leslie that still has the insert.

I'll post some pics of the inserts later as well as try to find the New Era info I mentioned.

- Smitty

[Tallyman77]

Thanks Smitty for the information. You did exactly what I am looking for from collectors......to chime in and get this cap related thread moving. I am still looking for owners of AJD and Rawlings caps to come forward......not alot of information is available on these companies.

-Walt

Tallyman

[xpress34]

Okay, here's pics of the Leslie Hat:

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KM Pro Expos (I believe this is a 1st year hat - possibly 1968 - due to the lack of the MLB Swingman Logo which came into use in 1969):

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KM Pro Giants (I also have an A's Cap - Same Condition w/ Same Liner):

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McAuliffe / KM Pro Angels (I don't believe this hat was repaired based on its condition):