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Mike Leake Major League Debut cap

Date2010 April 11

DescriptionRed cap, size 7, with a "C" embroidered on the front in white and black. Rear center has an embroidered MLB logo. Underside of the bill is black with an MLB Authentication hologram sticker and "Believe" handwritten in silver ink. Interior proper left front panel has "44 R.S." handwritten in black ink. Interior black cotton sweatband has three manufacturer labels, including "Authentic Collection," "New Era" and a sizing tag.

Bio/Historical NoteCap worn by Mike Leake of the Cincinnati Reds as he made his MLB debut on April 11, 2010. In doing so, Leake became the 21st Major Leaguer to go directly from the Draft to the MLB, never having appeared in a Minor League game.

Object numberB-2010-0043

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

Subject Leake, Mike, 1987-

Subject Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions7.25 x 4.5 x 10 in.

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