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Tyler Alexander cap

Date2020 August 02

DescriptionNavy blue cap, size 7 1/8, with a white embroidered "D" logo on the front, a white embroidered manufacturer logo on the proper left side, and a white and blue embroidered MLB logo at the rear center. Underside of the bill is black with an MLB Authentication hologram sticker at the rear center closest to the sweatband. Interior black cotton sweatband has several manufacturer labels in the rear, including "Authentic Collection / Official On-Field Cap," "New Era," a label with materials and manufacturing information, and a sizing tag. Interior front proper left panel has "70" handwritten in black ink.

Bio/Historical NoteCap worn by Tyler Alexander of the Detroit Tigers on August 2, 2020 in Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds. Alexander struck out each of the first nine batters he faced after coming into the game during the third inning. The nine consecutive strikeouts are purported to be a major league record for a reliever and also tie the American League record.

Object numberB-2020-0166

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer New Era Cap Co., Inc.

Subject Alexander, Tyler, 1994-

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Detroit Tigers (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensionsw x h x d: 7.5 x 4.5 x 10.5 in.

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