Beauties in Caps

I recently did  some cleaning.

Along with throwing out some old caps, I had to part with some pictures of  some of my ex-girlfriends.

I remember this one well, it didn't work out because the logo was off centered and was a little too loose,

I had this one during college, it was high maintenance.

Ohh the memories....loved the logo, the fit was great.

Wish I still had this cap!

All wool, grey underbrim...I miss this cap!

I don't like saying it, but there were too many identity issues here and that is why we broke up. 

She kept changing her mind...purple, teal, white, black!

Wish I still had this cap.

On line dating

I have never had the opportunity to try online dating.

I have to say, it does look interesting.

Has anyone else noticed that the market is getting, let's say...brand specific?

You can probably figure out where I am going with this.

Oh yes, online dating service for cap collectors!!!

How about:

LooseLids.com

or

Findyourlid.net

I have been working on the questionnaire.

Try this on....

Ladies questionnaire (1-10 scale):

1.  How important is head size?

2.  Do you prefer a snapback or a fitted?

3.  How important is color?

4.  How would you describe your peaks?

5.  Do you prefer a grey or black underbrim?

6.  Would you spend a romantic weekend in Derby, NY?

7.  How many caps would you like to have?

8.  What is the last cap you bought?

9.  How many caps do you think you will own in five years?

10.  If you could travel back in time, what is the one cap you wish you still had?

Male Questionnaire (1-10) scale:

1.  Do you prefer untouched or broken in?

2.  What would you consider to be your holy grail?

3.  Have you ever gone with Non USA materials?

4.  Do you take the flag off the side of New Era caps?

5.  Do you have caps on display in your bedroom?

6.  Do you live with your parents?

7.  Do you have any type of job?

8.  Are you athletic (managing a fantasy team does not count).

9.  If you only had six months to live, which caps would you wear?

10.  What is your favorite genre of caps?

Ron Blomberg

Ron Blomberg spent eight years in MLB and has a lifetime average of .293.

He spent most of his time with the Yankees.

In 2007, he managed a team in the Israeli Professional Baseball League.

But wait...he was the first Designated Hitter in MLB history?

On April 6, 1973, in his first plate appearance as a DH, he was walked by Luis Tiant with the bases loaded.

Before I bought this cap, I had no idea who Ron Blomberg was.

I saw an old cap and a logo that I didn't recognize.

The seller had it listed as belonging to Ron Blomberg when he played for the White Sox.

A quick interned search let me know that this is his cap when he played with the Syracuse Chiefs in 1970 and 1971.

Buyer Beware!!

This cap was recently listed on ebay as a "Vintage 80's San Diego Padres "SD" MLB New Era  Pro Model Game Worn Cap Hat Rare!

Wow...that is some intro.

At first glance, without even looking at the tags on the inside, the logo is not even close to the cap that the Padres wore in 1969.

Here is the real McCoy..

But what make this even worse..

The above cap is not fitted, it's a snapback.  With the plastic display attachment!

Let's move on to another recently listed cap...

Vtg Montreal Expos New Era Wool Baseball Cap Hat MLB Baseball made in usa 139

Wow!!!! Who new?

This is actually the Carlsbad Bats of the Pecos league.

Carlsbad is a city in New Mexico, not Canada.

The seller of this cap is from New Mexico and I bet he knows who the team really is.

Beautiful and Twisted

I was  very apprehensive about this post.

I recently watched Beautiful & Twisted on the Lifetime Network.

Full disclosure: My wife was not watching this.

I found it on my own and could not stop watching.

The Phillies are so bad I can't take it!

Don't worry, I'm not going to write a movie review.

I want to point this out....

Five minutes into movie, while a gorgeous "dancer" is in the picture, I noticed "the cap."

Oh yes....It's the Cincinnati Reds road cap that debuted in 1999.

Around 2007, this color combo became the alternate cap for the Reds before it was ultimately retired in 2009.

Is Rob wearing a 5950 New Era fitted?

Yes he is!!!!



Was the Reds cap chosen deliberately?

I can't be certain, but here is some info: 

The movie is based upon a true story that happened in the Miami area from the mid 90's to 2012. While the cities do not match up, the cap fits the timeline.

Gary Novack (portrayed by Rob Lowe) did establish a company called Convention Concepts Unlimited. This is my best guess as to why a "C" and not necessarily the Reds cap was chosen.

.   I could not find any photos of the real  Gary Novack wearing a Reds cap or any info of him ever living in Ohio.

Rob Lowe however was raised  in Dayton, Ohio.

However, it is easy to find him wearing this team...

Dunkin Donuts

It was only a minor news story, but very interesting to me.

A Massachusetts man is suing Dunkin' Donuts because he was given a substitute butter when he asked for real butter on his bagel.

You may be wondering where I am going with this?

New Era has been doing this same thing for years...

The first time I realized that I was duped by New Era was either 1993 or 94.

Remember these caps?  Worn from 1993-98 by the Reds.

Exhibit No 1

On the left is a Damon Berryhill game worn cap that I own. On the right is the retail that New Era sold to the public.  Notice the eyelets?  Look at the logo!!

If that is not bad enough, the material is not the same.

The on-field model was made of nylon

The retail version was 100% wool.

Exhibit No. 2

Look closely..it won't take you long to spot the difference.

In 2005, the Baltimore Orioles started wearing this cap on the field.

On the left is the on-field version, on the right is a retail version.  Yikes!

Exhibit No. 3

July 4, 2008 Yankees Stars and Stripes cap

Find the difference?

Look at the button.  The on-field is the cap on the left.

Exhibit No 4

Tampa Bay Rays Turn Back The Clock Cap

If you can't see the difference you should not be driving.

The garbage they sold the public is on the left while the on-field version is on the right.

All that is left to say is...

Really?????

Buyer Beware !!! Warren Spahn Cap

This cap recently appeared on ebay with the following description:

1947-1950 Boston Braves Game Worn Used Hat Autographed by Warren Spahn.

Hmmmm...

Look at the above picture something just does not look right.    

The condition of the cap (nearly flawless) is a red flag.

When I see underneath, this easy to see that it is not a 1940's or 50's cap.

The cheap wool was not used during that time frame and neither is the plastic reed.

The "B" is sewn onto the cap through the buckram.

You will almost always see player names embroidered into the sweatband in on-field 40's and 50's caps.

The tag tells all and it indicates mid 60's to mid 70's.

Is the autograph is legit?  Who knows?

I have a feeling the seller knows that is not a game worn cap.

So why would you trust the authenticity of the signature?