Tomoaki Kanemoto Consecutive Innings Streak cap

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Tomoaki Kanemoto Consecutive Innings Streak cap

Date2010 April 17

DescriptionBlack cap, size 7 3/8, with a white embroidered "HT" logo on the front. Rear center has a "NPB" embroidered logo. Front edge of the bill is white while the underside is black. Interior black leather sweatband has punched holes. There is a white label at the interior top crown with "'10 6" in black lettering. There is a small white sizing tag with "58.5" in black lettering at the rear center of the sweatband.

Bio/Historical NoteCap worn by Tomoaki Kanemoto of the Hanshin Tigers on April 17, 2010 in the final game of his streak. Kanemoto played in 1,492 consecutive innings. His streak began on July 21, 1999. This set a new record in Japanese baseball.

Object numberB-2010-0092

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Slugger Custom Uniforms

Subject Kanemoto, Tomoaki, 1968-

Subject Hanshin Taigāsu (Baseball team)

Attributes

baseball caps

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions8 x 4.5 x 9.5 in.

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