Description: Authentic reproduction of the original 1909 St. Paul Gophers ballcap. Hand-sewn from genuine wool baseball cloth.
Product History:
- Made in the USA
- Genuine travel gray baseball broadcloth
- Black felt block letter "STPG"
- Soft 3" black visor with green satin under visor
- Vintage hair cloth backed buckram crown
- Satin taping with cotton sweatband
- Adjustable sizes come with leather strap and antiqued brass closure
- Item #: STP09C
League: Independent Black Club
History: The St. Paul Gophers, organized in 1907, were one of the top Black clubs in the Midwest during the period before the formation of the first organized Black league in 1920. The 1909 squad included brothers Candy Jim Taylor and “Steel Arm” Johnny Taylor.
