Sammy Sosa Autographed cap

Date1999

DescriptionBlue wool cap, size 7, with a red embroidered "C" on the front and a red button at the top crown. "18" is handwritten in silver ink on the proper left side of the front logo. There is an embroidered MLB logo patch at the rear center of the cap. The underside of the bill is gray with "#21 Sammy Sosa 1999" handwritten in black ink. Interior cloth sweatband has three manufacturers labels, including "Authentic Diamond Collection," "New Era 59/50" and a sizing tag.

Bio/Historical NoteCap worn by Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs during the 1999 season. Sosa became the first player in history to record two 60 home run seasons.

Object numberB-1999-0368

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

Subject Sosa, Sammy, 1968-

Subject Chicago Cubs (Baseball team)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

baseball caps

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions7.5 x 4.5 x 10 in.

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