Summer Premier Auction 2018
Wed, Jul 25, 2018 04:00PM EDT - Sat, Aug 11, 2018 11:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 53
DON DRYSDALE'S C.1956 BROOKLYN DODGERS (ROOKIE ERA) GAME WORN CAP FROM HIS ESTATE COLLECTION (FAMILY LOA)
Sold for
$6,063.60
Sold Price includes BP
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The late Don Drysdale made his MLB debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers during the 1956 season. The 19-year-old hard-throwing righthander tallied a record of 5-5 in 12 starts with a 2.64 ERA and 55 strikeouts during his rookie campaign. Standing 6' 6" with the propensity to throw inside -- he plunked 154 batters in his 14-year Hall of Fame career -- "Big D" was an intimidating presence on the hill and earned the reputation as one of the most feared hurlers in the game. This lot features his game-worn circa 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers baseball cap.
Since Don played just two seasons at Ebbets Field before "Dem Bums" moved to L.A., his Brooklyn uniform items are incredibly scarce, presenting a wonderful opportunity for esteemed collectors. The size 7¼ Dodger blue, KM Pro Cap, manufactured by Tim McAuliffe Inc., has the stitched-in white “B” for Brooklyn on the front and shows evident wear throughout. The cardboard visor insert inside the brim has a couple cracks, but this does nothing to detract from its display. Simply an marvelous piece of game-used baseball memorabilia from the dawn of Don Drysdale’s stellar career.
Includes LOA from Don Drysdale''s widow [and Naismith Hall of Fame member] Ann Meyers Drysdale.
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