Description: Authentic reproduction of the original 1961 New York University ballcap. Hand-sewn from genuine wool baseball cloth.
Product Details:
- Made in the USA
- Genuine purple wool broadcloth with cream embroidered "NYU"
- 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 #: NYU61C
League: Collegiate
History: Bill McCarthy coached baseball at NYU for 40 years beginning in 1922, compiling a record of 476-258-12. During his tenure the Violets won the Metropolitan Conference Championship nine times, and his 1956 team made it to the College World Series. He coached future MLB stars at NYU, including Eddie Yost and Ralph Branca.
