Minor League Pillbox Caps

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:

http://ballcapblog.blogspot.com

Special thanks to Paul Carr and Adam Leroy for helping with this post.