Kansas City Monarchs EFF Monarchs Robinson Fitted Ballcap - Navy

• 100% polyester
  
• 3D embroidered interlocking “KC” logo
• Standard navy blue visor with green under visor
• Flat embroidered Jackie Robinson patch on right side
• Flat embroidered Jackie Robinson signature on the back
• Structured modern crown in navy blue
• Available in fitted sizes only

History: Tip your cap to Jackie! Anyone who has followed us from the beginning knows how important the legacy of Jackie Robinson is to our mission. Jackie’s example of character, dignity, and toughness continues to inspire us today. His signature is embroidered on the back.

Jackie Robinson played his only year in the Negro leagues with black baseball's most storied team. Pitching greats Satchel Paige and Hilton Smith were teammates. On April 16 Jackie had a tryout with the Boston Red Sox, along with fellow Negro leaguers Sam Jethroe and Marvin Williams. Manager Joe Cronin did not appear interested in the proceedings, and neither Robinson nor the other players ever heard from the Red Sox again, leading Robinson to believe the tryout was a charade (the Red Sox would end up being the last MLB team to integrate). On August 28th, 1945 Jackie had his fateful meeting with the Dodgers managing partner Branch Rickey, and the rest is history.

A portion of the proceeds of each cap sold will go to the Jackie Robinson Estate.