Joplin Miners 1950 Authentic Wool Ballcap Negro League Baseball It sports his signature “3”

It sports his signature “3” on the front and his autograph embroidered on the back

the Mussels lasted only two seasons despite having winning records both years

Former Hilldale owner Ed Bolden founded the Stars

SAME WOOL BALLCAP WORN BY THE SOLONS TEAM 1945

white embroidered "O"

Joplin Miners 1950 Authentic Wool Ballcap Negro League Baseball It sports his signature “3”THE EXACT HAT ONCE DONNED BY MICKEY MANTLE History: Based in Joplin, Missouri, the Miners played for 49 seasons between 1902 and 1954. Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Mickey Mantle and Whitey Herzog played for Joplin. The "Commerce Comet" Mickey Mantle played for Joplin in 1950, leading the league in batting average, runs and hits. Based on this performance, The Mick was promoted directly from the Class C Western Association to the Yankees for the '51