Description: This is a reproduction of the Indianapolis Hoosiers 1914 Vintage Ballcap. This collection is inspired by the history of the Federal League. Hand-sewn from genuine wool broadcloth, this hat is built to last a lifetime.
Product History:
- Made in the USA limited edition ballcap
- Genuine gray wool broadcloth with navy blue pinstripe
- Lavender embroidered “I” patch
- Soft 3″ visor with gold satin under visor
- Vintage hair cloth backed buckram crown
- Satin taping with cotton sweatband
- Fitted sizes only
- Hand-numbered 1-50
- Each ballcap comes with a Federal League enamel hat pin
- Item #: IHO14C
League: Federal League
History: Indianapolis won the first Federal League pennant in 1913 when it was an outlaw minor league, and repeated by winning the 1914 title. The primary owner was oil magnate Harry Sinclair, who built Federal League Park for the 1914 season. Despite their success on the field, the league wanted to place another franchise in the New York area, and moved the Indianapolis team to Newark, NJ for the 1915 season, where they became the Newark Peppers