Back Lot Number: 713  
     

Lot 713
 
Description: Rare Rogers Hornsby 1962 New York Mets hat and related auto. photograph. Classic royal blue Mets hat with orange embroidered NY on the front. Interior leather band retains Tim McAuliffe tagging along with Pro KM stamp and size 7 1/2. "R.H." initials written in period ink under the bill and interior leather band has been signed by Roger Hornsby's son Bill Hornsby. Hat exhibits excellent usage wear incl. perspiration toning on interior and appropriate usage to the interior leather headband. Top of bill has some fraying from age otherwise hat is fairly clean. Originally sold by Hornsby's son Bill in a 1995 auction. Included with the hat is a fine autographed 8"x10" sepia tone photo of Hornsby standing with legendary collector Jim Armstong in his 1962 Mets uniform and is likely wearing the offered hat. Signed by Hornsby across the front rating 8/9 out of 10. Hornsby served as coach for the 1962 Mets for only that season. Superb pair of Hornsby related items with unimpeachable provenance. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll (hat) and LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (autographed photo): Hat: VG-EX, Photo: NM
Sold For: $4,000.00

 
Estimated Price: ($3,000.00-$4,000.00)  
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