Walter Johnson cap

Date1926

DescriptionBlue-gray cap, size 7 1/4, with a blue button at the top crown and a blue bill. Front center has a blue "W" logo. There are six reinforced ventilation holes around the top of the crown. Underside of the bill is dark green. There is an interior leather sweatband.

Bio/Historical NoteWalter Johnson, who retired as the all-time leader in shutouts (110) and strikeouts (3,509), wore this cap near the end of his 21-year major league career, probably in 1926.

Object numberB-1939-0215-01

Subject Johnson, Walter, 1887-1946

Subject Washington Senators (Baseball team : 1901-1960)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions7.5 x 3.5 x 10 in.

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