Jay Bruce Father's Day cap

Date2016 June 19

DescriptionDark gray cap, size 7 3/8, with a light blue button at the top crown and a "C" logo embroidered in light blue at the front. Rear center has an MLB logo patch. Underside of the bill is light gray. Interior black cotton sweatband has several manufacturer labels in the rear, including "Authentic Collection / Performance Headwear / Official On-Field Cap," "New Era" and a sizing tag.

Bio/Historical NoteCincinnati Reds cap issued to Jay Bruce on Father's Day, June 19, 2016, against the Houston Astros in Houston. This was the first year MLB clubs celebrated Father's Day in specially designed jerseys and caps incorporating light blue into team logos to promote prostate cancer awareness. Bruce served as the Reds' designated hitter.

Object numberB-2016-0265

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

Subject Bruce, Jay, 1987-

Subject Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

baseball caps

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions8 x 5.5 x 10 in.

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