Name/Title
Men's Shelby County Reds Baseball CapDescription
A red baseball cap with a large white 'S' stitched to the front, just about the short, curved bill.Use
by John Miller, as a catcher for the Shelby County Reds baseball team in the early 1940s.Context
Shelby County Reds games were played on the Shelby County Homes grounds, next to the old Shelby Township School grounds. Games were played on Sunday afternoons against opponents from surrounding counties, including some teams from the Indianapolis area.
Team members included Ardies Kehrt (manager), Ralph Miller (pitcher), John Miller (catcher), Ray Shaner, Fred McClain, Victor Kehrt, Bob Kehrt, Scott Hendricks, and Don Pickett.Acquisition
Accession
2009.005Source or Donor
John Miller, Johnny W. MillerAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HatClothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Material
CottonColor
Multicolor, Red, WhiteMade/Created
Date made
circa 1940 - circa 1945Time Period
20th CenturyRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
John MillerCreate Date
June 27, 2024Update Date
November 27, 2024
