Vintage Sports memorabilia purveyor ANTIQUE ATHLETE keep finding throwback gems, perfect for the serious collector. Their latest offering is a 1950’s era New York Yankees fitted baseball cap. No information about the size, or manufacturer is available. Judging by the look and time period, we’re guessing its made by Spaulding. The piece is graded at excellent to mint condition. Pretty impressive considering this hat is 60+ years old. Die hard Yankees cap pick up this quality wool collectible at
antiqueathlete.com for $125. Considering the average price of BAPE caps, this is a steal for a piece of history.

While vintage snapbacks are all the rage, gems like these should not be overlooked. This St. Louis Rams fitted cap by SPORTS SPECIALTIES screams nostalgia with its Blue crown, Yellow visor and old school script logo and design. Other details include the NFL logo on the side and a Green undervisor. If you are a size 7 1/4, you’re in luck bid on Item number: 130614920864 on ebay.

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Here’s another fine find from HUNT AUCTIONS. This is a classic piece of baseball history, specifically a vintage Pittsburgh Pirates Pro Model NEW ERA fitted baseball cap. This game worn piece is circa 1970-1972, attributed to the late great Roberto Clemente. The Player number “21″ written on the under bill. There is exceptional wear is throughout with sweat stains to interior band and very slight bend to the brim. According to the details in this auction this was originally obtained from Clemente after a game. This includes a Letter Of Authenticity from Hunt Auctions. An excellent piece of memorabilia from one of the greatest players of the time. The auction closes on Nov 10th and the estimated price range of this auction, Lot 417 is $10,000-$15,000. The current bid is now $3,993.00. Available now at www.huntauctions.com

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ANTIQUE ATHLETE is home to a horde of baseball memorabilia. Their rotating stock holds decades of history, and a few odd ball pieces here and there. Pictured here is a 1960’s Boston Red Sox baseball cap rated in excellent to mint condition.
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Internationally reknowned Italian fashion designer, Gianni Versace’s mark is still felt 14 years after his untimely death in 1997. His empire lives on spanning apparel, accessories, home furnishings and fragrences. Versace’s star studded list of clientele includes Sting, Sir Elton John and Princess Diana. You would not automatically think of fitted caps when you mention the brand but, here is a rare find from his Art Deco inspired Miami series. This leather studded long bill cap was made in Italy, and features multiple embroidery hit around the crown. This is a prime example of Versace’s extravagant style. This piece is a part of vintage archivist, BRIAN PROCELL‘s collection. For more details contact him directly at brianprocell@gmail.com.

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Paul Carr has a taste for vintage baseball caps. Fortunately for us he’s also a fan of Strictly Fitteds. Here’s a rare piece of history that bridges the decades with a surprise twist. More words and images from the man himself.

“I thought you would be interested in seeing this New Era fitted cap from the early 1950s. Notice it has a much lower profile than today’s 5950s. As for what team it is, I have no clue. I have been told it was either a minor league team or a Cuban team. The A’s had a similar cap back then but the logo had a white outline, so that can be ruled out.”

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Another vintage piece surfaces, this time from the archives of NEW ERA. The branding of the 59Fifty style, their flagship model has changed over the decades. This piece we estimate is from the early ’90′s. The 2 fold hang tag is a particular piece of interest. Labeled a “Pro Model” this cap is 100% wool and features “5950″ in flat embroidery on front. As found by Brian Procell. Interested parties should contact him at brianprocell [at] gmail.com

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The Homestead Grays are widely regarded by baseball historians as one of the greatest Black franchises of all time. Based out of Homestead, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, the Grays racked up three Negro League World Series titles and 10 Negro National League Championships. (Nine being consecutive). The 1931 season represented their finest hour, with a mega roster that included future Hall of Famers Oscar Charleston, Jud “Boojum” Wilson, Smokey Joe Williams, Willie Foster and Josh Gibson.

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