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Mike Piazza World Baseball Classic cap

Date2013 March 02-19

DescriptionRoyal blue cap, size 7 1/2, with a white button at the top crown and a red and white embroidered "I" logo on the front. Proper left side has an embroidered Italian flag. Rear center has an embroidered World Baseball Classic logo. Underside of the bill is black. Interior front proper left panel has "31" handwritten in black marker. Interior black cloth sweatband has three labels including "World Baseball Classic," "New Era" and sizing information.

Bio/Historical NoteItaly hitting coach Mike Piazza, whose grandfather immigrated to the United States from Italy, wore this cap during the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The surprisingly powerful Italian club advanced to the second round of the WBC tournament. In the final game, the Dominican Republic defeated Puerto Rico to become the first WBC champion from the Western Hemisphere, as well as the first team to complete the WBC with an undefeated record.

Object numberB-2013-0099

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

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Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions7.25 x 5 x 10.5 in.

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