Description: Authentic reproduction of the original 1956 Texas Tech ballcap. Hand-sewn from genuine wool baseball cloth.
Product Details:
- Made in the USA
- Genuine black wool broadcloth
- Red and black embroidered “TT”
- Standard red wool 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# TXT56C
League: Collegiate Baseball
History: The Red Raiders baseball team fielded their first squad in 1926 and played just 3 more seasons before not having a team return to the diamond until 1954 when they were coached by legendary Tennessee and NFL running back, Beattie Feathers. Feathers has the distinction of being the first running back in NFL history to break the 1,000 yard rushing mark when he did so in his rookie season of 1934. Feathers coached the Red Raiders baseball team from 1954 – 1960.