Hank Aaron 1973 Signature Series Ballcap

Description: Ebbets is proud and excited to bring you this Signature Series ballcap. Made with the same style and construction of our classic vintage wool ballcaps. Product Details: Made in the USA Genuine cream and royal blue wool broadcloth Royal blue and red embroidered "44" Standard visor in royal blue wool with green satin under visor Vintage hair cloth backed buckram crown Satin taping with cotton sweatband Embroidered Hank Aaron signature on the back Adjustable sizes come with leather strap and antiqued brass closure Item #: AAR74C History: The man who would become known as “Hammerin’ Hank” had a tryout with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949 as a 15-year-old. The Dodgers passed, but after Aaron joined the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League, the scouts took notice. He was offered contracts by both the New York Giants and the Boston Braves. As the Braves offered $50 more per month, Hank signed with Boston, who assigned him to their Eau Claire, Wisconsin farm club