Flatcap
Object number2016.145.5
Date1980-1984
MediumFabric; Satin; Metal;
Credit LineGift of Gregory T. Yakich
DescriptionOff-white flatcap or cabby hat. Rigid bill has metal snap connecting front of cap to center of bill. Tightening strap across back has metal buckle. Lined with white satin and sweatband is light pink satin.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4 × 8.75 × 9.5 in. (10.2 × 22.2 × 24.1 cm)InscriptionsBack of sweatband on interior of hat has union label with black text below "MEDIUM".
MarksBack of sweatband on interior of hat has union label with black text below "MEDIUM".
Historical NotesHat worn during marble tournaments. Part of a collection of t-shirts, hat, trophies, marbles, crown, and patch from marble champion Greg Yakich. All objects document Greg Yakich marble playing that started in 1981 and ended in 1984, when he won the National Championship at age 14, which is also the last year you can play. Greg and many members of his family were trained by Walter Lease, the Managing Director of Leslie Park in Lawrenceville. They trained in the pool and because they were able to train all year, many marble champs came out of Lawrenceville, and most were also related to Greg. The Heinz History Center has other marble collections documenting this same family.
Previous owner
Gregory T. Yakich
On View
Not on view
1970-1975
American Legion
1996-2003
