Charlie Morton World Series cap

Date2017 November 01

DescriptionNavy blue cap, size 7 1/4, with a team logo embroidered on the front in white and orange and an MLB logo patch at the rear center. Proper right side has a rubber 2017 World Series patch and the proper left side has a white embroidered manufacturer logo. Underside of the bill is black with an MLB Authentication hologram sticker. Interior black cotton sweatband has three manufacturer labels, including "Authentic Collection," "New Era" and a sizing tag. "50" is handwritten in black ink on the interior front panel.

Bio/Historical NoteCap worn by Charlie Morton of the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the World Series. Morton was credited with the win after pitching the final 4.0 innings of the deciding game, allowing just one run. In two World Series appearances, Morton posted a 1.74 ERA.

Object numberB-2017-0291

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

Subject Morton, Charlie, 1983-

Subject Houston Astros (Baseball team)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions10.5 x 7.75 x 5.5 in.

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