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Bernie Allen played for the Minnesota Twins, Washington Senators, New York Yankees, and Montreal Expos. Although Allen was a second-baseman for most of his career, during the last few years he transitioned to third base. On Opening Day, April 10, 1962, Allen made his debut for Minnesota at second base. He was plugged into a position vacated by Billy Martin just a week earlier. Allen had one hit (a triple) in four at-bats that day to launch what would be his best season as a Major Leaguer, hitting .269 with 12 home runs and a slugging percentage over .400. His first season saw Bernie reach offensive totals he would not reach again. His rookie performance led to a selection to the 1962 Topps All-Star Rookie Roster and third place in the Rookie of the Year balloting. He played five seasons for the Twins before being traded to the Washington Senators. After five seasons in Washington, the Senators moved to Texas and traded him to the New York Yankees where he played in 1972. He played 17 games for the Yankees in 1973 before being purchased by Montreal. The Expos released him two months later.
This blue Washington Senators cap was worn by Bernie Allen during the 1967 season, his first season with the Senators. Washington wore this unique style cap for five years (1963-67.) 1967 was the last season the Senators wore this style hat before switching to red caps for the 1968 season. This all original Wilson size 6 7/8 cap exhibits significant evidence of game use, and has Allen's number 7 written in black marker under the brim. View Lot Detail page
This blue Washington Senators cap was worn by Bernie Allen during the 1967 season, his first season with the Senators. Washington wore this unique style cap for five years (1963-67.) 1967 was the last season the Senators wore this style hat before switching to red caps for the 1968 season. This all original Wilson size 6 7/8 cap exhibits significant evidence of game use, and has Allen's number 7 written in black marker under the brim. View Lot Detail page