There is something about a pillbox cap that draws my interest and attention. While researching the logo's of defunct minor league teams, I have created a file pillbox caps that I have never seen before.
While Tidewater and Oklahoma City are well known to cap collectors, here are some pictures of the others that may not be so well known:
Oklahoma 89ers
Worn from 1984-1989
Triple- A- affiliate of the Rangers
American Association
Team is currently the OKC Dodgers
Pacific Coast League
1987 Tidewater Tides
Worn from 1983-87
Triple-A- affiliate of the Mets
International League
Currently the Norfolk Tides
Affiliate of Orioles
El Paso Diablos
Worn from 1981-1986
Double-A- affiliate of Brewers
Texas League
Independent team since 2005
American Association
Syracuse Chiefs
Worn in 1983 only
Triple-A- affiliate of Blue Jays
International League
Current affiliate of Nationals (2009)
Pawtucket Red Sox
Worn in 1983 only
Triple-A- affiliate of the Red Sox
International League
Buffalo Bison
Worn from 1980-1981
Double-A- affiliate of the Pirates
Eastern League
Current Triple-A- affiliate of Blue Jays
International League
Columbus Clippers
Worn in 1983 only
Triple-A- affiliate of Yankees
International League
Current Triple-A- of Nationals
Phoenix Firebirds
Worn from 1981-1983
Triple-A- affiliate of Giants
Pacific Coast League
Moved to Tucson in 1998
Beaumont Golden Gators
Worn from 1983-1986
Double-A- affiliate of Padres
Texas League
Became the Wichita Pilots in 1987
Prince William Pirates
1984-86
Class A Pirates affiliate
Carolina League
Team became Prince William Yankees in 1987
1983 Richmond Braves
Triple A affiliate of the Braves
1966-2008
1982 Alexandria Dukes
Single A
Carolina League 1978-83
Mariners and Pirates affiliate
1983 Charleston Charlies
Triple A
Pirates & Rangers
International League
1971-83
1983 Rochester Red Wings
Triple A
Baltimore Orioles
International League
1983 Springfield Cardinals
Springfield, Missouri
Double A
Texas League
St. Louis Cardinals
1983 Toledo Mud Hens
Triple A
International League
Detroit Tigers
1986 Watertown Pirates
Watertown, NY
Short Season A
NY-Penn League
Existed from 1983-1998
If you are aware of any others, please let me know! Check out The Ball Cap Blog's article on minor league taco bell caps at:
Special thanks to Paul Carr and Adam Leroy for helping with this post.