U.S. Tour of Japan 1922 Authentic Wool Ballcap Size:712 Item #: GRB63FJ

Item #: GRB63FJ

which was also worn by the Yankee Clipper

earning him the nickname “The Yankee Killer

the Monarchs won five consecutive Negro National League championships during the 1920s

they sponsored a team in the amateur Ban Johnson Baseball League

U.S. Tour of Japan 1922 Authentic Wool Ballcap Size:712 Item #: GRB63FJAUTHENTIC REPLICA OF THE 1922 US TOUR OF JAPAN BALLCAP History: American League President Ban Johnson sent a team of stars led by Red Sox third baseman Herb Hunter. The team included Casey Stengel, Waite Hoyte, and George Kelley on a goodwill tour of Japan in 1922. The American professionals dominated their Japanese opposition and were accused of bad sportsmanship by the Japanese for throwing away a game to the amateur Mita team.