1967 World Series hat

prscott933

I am thinking this isn't actually from 1967. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong . Looks like a velcro back to me... I HIGHLY doubt there were velcro hats in 1967.


hat on ebay


edited to add: heck the auction even says it's velcro...

storm888

Velcro.........

The hook-loop fastener was invented in 1945 by Swiss engineer, George de Mestral. The idea came to him after he took a close look at the burrs (seeds) of burdock which kept sticking to his clothes and his dog's fur on their daily summer walks in the Alps. He examined their condition and saw the possibility of binding two materials reversibly in a simple fashion.[1][2] He developed the hook and loop fastener and submitted his idea for patent in 1951 and the patent was granted in 1955.[3] De Mestral named his invention "Velcro" after the French words velours, meaning 'velvet', and crochet, or 'hook'.[citation needed] The uses and applications of the product are numerous. Today, the trademark is the subject of more than 300 trademark registrations in over 159 countries.[

prscott933

but was it on a hat back then? i seem to recall those stupid plastic button like straps well into the 80's.

storm888

I recall Velcro prior to the plastic snaps.

TNTonPMS

I remember the plastic button type way before the velcro , But I really wasn't paying too much attention in the 60's

Here is a link for some vintage game used caps . .
Some really beautiful stuff .
Authentic Game Used Vintage Caps

I believe back in the day they were the fitted type , no adjustments for size . . I can not tell by any of the pics on that site though, they do not show the back of the cap .

"Edited for Grammar "

storm888

"I believe back in the day they were the fitted type , no adjustments for size . ."

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The best I can recall.......

ALL of my 50s and 60s were like that. Not adjustable.

prscott933

<< <i>I remember the plastic button type way before the velcro , But I really wasn't paying too much attention in the 60's

Here is a link for some vintage game used caps . .
Some really beautiful stuff .
Authentic Game Used Vintage Caps

I believe back in the day they were the fitted type , no adjustments for size . . I can not tell by any of the pics on that site though, they do not show the back of the cap .

"Edited for Grammar " >>



great link. i'm drooling over this one 40 year old sweat

TNTonPMS

Nice !
The prices are not bad at all either !