Description: Authentic reproduction of the original 1946 Cienfuegos Elefantes ballcap. Hand-sewn from genuine wool baseball cloth.
Product History:
- Made in the USA
- Genuine gray wool broadcloth, green felt “C”
- Green wool standard 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 #: ELE46C
League: Cuban Professional League
History: Although they represented the southern coastal city of Cienfuegos, the Elefantes actually played home games in Havana. Martin Dihigo – almost universally acknowledged as the greatest Cuban-born player – wore the Cienfuegos uniform. Their slogan, ”
El pase del elefante es lento pero aplastante,” translates as “the step of the elephant is slow, but crushing.”