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DaveProc said:

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I am a historian and former Living Historian and have worn many different types of hats for nay time periods in my life. I generally now wear wide brim hats in my life these days, but as a baseball fan, I had to have this hat!!

Among other historical projects, I currently manage all of the historical records for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, one of our projects is a major rebuild of a c. 1950s freeway in he city of Providence. In doing research on the abutting properties for this project I discovered Kinsley Park, a baseball field where Babe Ruth played, once stood where one of the exit ramps is located.

The minor league Providence Grays was the name of several minor league baseball teams between 1886 and 1949. These teams were unconnected to the Major League Baseball Providence Grays.
The first minor league Grays were members of the Eastern League in 1886, playing at the Messer Street Grounds. The team folded in June. In 1894, a team from Providence joined the Eastern League again, this time known as the Providence Clamdiggers. That team also lasted only one season.
The third Providence team was a bit more successful, joining the EL in 1899 as the Clamdiggers, then changing its name to the Grays soon thereafter. That team remained in operation through 1919, at which point the EL had become the International League. The team moved back to the new Eastern League in 1918. Babe Ruth played for this version of the Grays in 1914 now playing at Kinsley Park .
The Grays returned to the Eastern League again in 1926 as the Providence Rubes before changing back to "Grays" in 1927.. This team lasted until 1930. Finally, in 1946, the Providence Chiefs were formed as members of the New England League, who also changed their name to the "Grays" in 1948 before folding after the 1949 season.

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Robieman said:

I was watching one yesterday. It went from 130 to 190 in the last minute.

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OldStrummer said:

After a bit of a dry spell, I finally acquired a new hat. I nearly sent it back, because (a) it was 1/4 size too large and (b) it had a bit of a warp to it. I let it sit for a day (lightly massaging it from time to time) and put some spacers in the headband, and now I think I like it.

This is a Stetson "Severn" Shantung Safari. I'm doing a lot more outdoor activity and need some protection from the sun. So, given my proclivity toward fedoras and stingy brims, this is surprisingly wide, with a 3" brim.

The first photo shows the "warp" that existed out of the box. The other two were taken this morning. Because, yes, I'm wearing it today! View attachment 176474 View attachment 176475 View attachment 176476

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bowlerman said:

My dad sent me pics of my holy grail hat, which was my grandfather’s hat, and it is a sage Stetson fifteen 3X Beaver , mode edge. He must have had some serious style. So I went poking around under the sweatband of the 3X Beaver , mode edge that I just acquired, to see if there were any further markings. There is a reorder number, block number, size and some other stuff, and “REJECT” stamped inside the sweatband! Can you imagine? I can’t find what could possibly be flawed !

The iPhone’s “dramatic cool” filter, while usually unusable, helped bring out the blue color, maybe a little too much.

Here are pics of my grandpa’s hat (which is not in my possession), for comparison:

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M Hatman said:

A 50's Lee from the bay.......due to a timely alert from fellow lounger Brent! The good: a solid 50's hat that looks to have never been worn.....awesome color with a really cool pug (was messed up but after removal and the use of a good iron.....)
The bad: seller said it had a 2 1/2 inch brim (it is Two inches)...and taller crown.... AND they could not seem to measure the inside OR outside of the hat at all.....and the photo's were some of the worst I have ever seen.......BUT at least it DID end up being a 7 1/2 so fits....but hey....I like it! ESPECIALLY as I got it for $20... More on this hat here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-lee-lounge.18237/page-15#post-2567992
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DaveProc said:

View attachment 176604 View attachment 176605 View attachment 176606 View attachment 176607 View attachment 176608 View attachment 176609 View attachment 176610 Ebbets Field Flannels Providence Grays cap.

I am a historian and former Living Historian and have worn many different types of hats, for many time periods, in my life. I generally now wear wide brim hats in my life these days, but as a baseball fan, I had to have this hat!!

Among other historical projects, I currently manage all of the historical records for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, one of our projects is a major rebuild of a c. 1950s freeway in he city of Providence. In doing research on the abutting properties for this project I discovered Kinsley Park, a baseball field where Babe Ruth played, once stood where one of the exit ramps is located.

The minor league Providence Grays was the name of several minor league baseball teams between 1886 and 1949. These teams were unconnected to the Major League Baseball Providence Grays.
The first minor league Grays were members of the Eastern League in 1886, playing at the Messer Street Grounds. The team folded in June. In 1894, a team from Providence joined the Eastern League again, this time known as the Providence Clamdiggers. That team also lasted only one season.
The third Providence team was a bit more successful, joining the EL in 1899 as the Clamdiggers, then changing its name to the Grays soon thereafter. That team remained in operation through 1919, at which point the EL had become the International League. The team moved back to the new Eastern League in 1918. Babe Ruth played for this version of the Grays in 1914 now playing at Kinsley Park .
The Grays returned to the Eastern League again in 1926 as the Providence Rubes before changing back to "Grays" in 1927.. This team lasted until 1930. Finally, in 1946, the Providence Chiefs were formed as members of the New England League, who also changed their name to the "Grays" in 1948 before folding after the 1949 season.

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Hat and Rehat said:

I wouldn't usually 'like' a ballcap, but that history sold me.
I only have one question.
Does it fit?

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Cornshucker77 said:

I've been on a roll here lately. I have to give a assist to @BobHufford for locating this beautiful 1950's 3X Open Road. The felt on this hat is amazing. Not a blemish on this hat and the SB is pristine. Thanks Bob.
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Cornshucker77 said:

I've been on a roll here lately. I have to give a assist to @BobHufford for locating this beautiful 1950's 3X Open Road. The felt on this hat is amazing. Not a blemish on this hat and the SB is pristine. Thanks Bob.
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AbbaDatDeHat said:

Most Excellent!

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Desert dog said:

Great score! That one has got to be one of the best, Last drop open road! You are on a roll. Bob is good to have around here!

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Rmccamey said:

Nice get, Scott.

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Cornshucker77 said:

I've been on a roll here lately. I have to give a assist to @BobHufford for locating this beautiful 1950's 3X Open Road. The felt on this hat is amazing. Not a blemish on this hat and the SB is pristine. Thanks Bob.
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Cornshucker77 said:

I've been on a roll here lately. I have to give a assist to @BobHufford for locating this beautiful 1950's 3X Open Road. The felt on this hat is amazing. Not a blemish on this hat and the SB is pristine. Thanks Bob.
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Cornshucker77 said:

I've been on a roll here lately. I have to give a assist to @BobHufford for locating this beautiful 1950's 3X Open Road. The felt on this hat is amazing. Not a blemish on this hat and the SB is pristine. Thanks Bob.

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Cornshucker77 said:

I've been on a roll here lately. I have to give a assist to @BobHufford for locating this beautiful 1950's 3X Open Road. The felt on this hat is amazing. Not a blemish on this hat and the SB is pristine. Thanks Bob.
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M Hatman said:

AND WITH YET ANOTHER FL ASSIST..........A SECOND GOAL IS SCORED!!!!
CONGRADULATIONS!!!
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BobHufford said:

Happy to help Scott. The hat looks amazing!

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Hat and Rehat said:

God help me. Please Lord! Don't let that Western dress temptation come upon me again! I'm a-beggin', Lord. I can't fight this alone.

I mean no spite at all, but deep in my heart I hope you paid more for that beauty queen than I paid for the beat down milkmaid OR I've been sharing pictures of.
I can hear mine sobbing in the other room.
I think it must be the Devil's work, and you look darn handsome wearing it.
Robert Johnson wrote and perfored

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