Frank Robinson cap
Date2005 April 14
DescriptionRed wool cap, size 7 1/2, with a white and black embroidered "W" logo on the front. Underside of the bill is light gray with "20" handwritten in black ink close to the sweatband. There is an MLB Authentication hologram sticker affixed to the underside of the bill. Interior white cotton sweatband has three manufacturers labels, including "Authentic Collection," "New Era" and sizing information. Interior seam taping is black with "59Fifty / New Era Fits / Originators of the True Fitted" in white lettering.
Bio/Historical NoteWashington Nationals cap worn by manager Frank Robinson during the Nationals' home opening game of their inaugural season on April 14, 2005. The Nationals won their first regular season home game at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C by a score of 5-3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Object numberB-2005-0038
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
New Era Cap Co., Inc.
Subject
Robinson, Frank, 1935-2019
Classificationsuniforms
Dimensions7.5 x 5 x 10.5 in.
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