BASEBALL HATS NOSTELIGA

How many sporting events do you go to where the fans wear the same head gear as the players. When you go to a football or hockey game do you wear a helmet? Yet when you go to a baseball game you wear a baseball cap.

This started back in the 1860's. The hats started out made of wool and today they are still made of wool.

They are much more comfortable, easier to wear and feel good to have on your head. It's ironic, but baseball hats seem to be a universal piece of clothing. Men, women, young and old wear them. You can wear them any day of the week and any time of year. You probably have a dressy hat in addition to your favorite beat up one! For game day you have one for your favorite basketball team, football team and even hockey! Sports fans wear them even if they can't get to the game. Hats are even function, when you don't have paper for that autograph, get your hat signed! Not to mention the fact it makes it even more valuable. It soon becomes the showpiece of your hat collection... just remember if you choose to display them, read our article for helpful hints.

The history of baseball hats is well documented. You have museums and books devoted to the topic. We cannot even begin to do justice to the information on this topic. As a collector of hats, realize this is an easy hobby to get into, afterall everyone owns one baseball hat... It starts early with your local Little League teams and hits a homerun from there!

Happy Hats!