Description: Authentic reproduction of the original 1967 Cleveland Stokers ballcap. Hand-sewn from genuine wool baseball cloth.
Product Details:
- Made in the USA
- Genuine vintage red wool broadcloth
- Embroidered "Cleveland Stokers" patch
- Standard visor with green satin under visor
- Vintage hair cloth backed buckram crown
- Satin taping with cotton sweatband
- Item #: CLESC
League: United Soccer Association
History: Hoping to beat the rival National Professional Soccer League to the punch, the USA decided to save time by importing whole teams from Europe and Latin America for their inaugural season. Cleveland brought in Stoke City of the English Football League to become the Stokers. The Stokers (now with their own players) survived the merger of the two leagues in 1968 and finished with a strong 14-7-11 record, but lost to Atlanta in the playoffs. Home matches were played at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.
