Description: Authentic reproduction of the original 1928 Taiyo Cubs Ballcap. Hand-sewn from genuine wool baseball cloth.
Product Details:
- Made in the USA
- Genuine red wool broadcloth
- Vintage White Felt with embroidered "Cubs" logo on front
- Red wool standard visor with green satin under visor
- Vintage hair cloth backed buckram crown
- Satin taping with cotton sweatband
- Item #: TAI28C
League: Japanese Baseball
History: Japanese immigrants in the United States ("nikkei") formed social and athletic clubs and competed in several team sports, including baseball. In the 1920s, the Nippon Athletic Club and Taiyo Athletic Club were fierce rivals, competing with Caucasian American teams as well as with each other.
