Don Wilson No-Hitter cap
Date1967 June 18
DescriptionNavy blue cap with an orange button at the top crown and an embroidered team logo at the front center. Underside of the bill is green. The interior tan leather sweatband has a manufacturer label, "Since 1920 / New Era / Dupont Visor / Weatherized / Pre-Shrunk / 100% Wool Fabric / Pro Model."
Bio/Historical NoteCap worn by pitcher Don Wilson of the Houston Astros when he pitched a no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves on June 18, 1967 at the Houston Astrodome, the first no-hitter at the two-year-old ballpark, striking out 15 Braves in the process.
Object numberB-1967-0097
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
New Era Cap Co., Inc.
Subject
Houston Astros (Baseball team)
Classificationsuniforms
Dimensions7.5 x 4.5 x 9.5 in.
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