1951 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Freshmen Rat Hat Cap Football SEC Champs VTG

Description: Description and Condition Vintage 1951 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Rat Cap Hat Football Undefeated and SEC Champions. Made by the General Specialty Company in Atlanta Georgia as shown in the original tag still attached (size 7 1/8). This hat is referred to as a RAT hat – a tradition that started after WW2 – RATS are Recently Acquired Tech Students. As shown under the brim/bill, this rat cap was worn by Georgia Tech freshman Duane Wills (class of 1955) during the 1951 football season. Freshmen would write the score of each game up to homecoming, including "To Hell with Georgia" across the back. As shown, scores for some of the games were left blank. Coached by Bobby Dodd, the 1951 Georgia Tech football team went undefeated, winning the SEC, Orange Bowl and were named National Champions by Berryman and Co National Champions by Boand. A rare piece of Georgia Tech sports memorabilia and a fantastic addition to any sports collection.In great pre-owned condition for its age – no holes, tears or repairs. There is some surface wear as shown. Please note the hat was stored flat for many years so for display purposes I added kraft paper to mold it and give it some shape – it will be shipped that way. Please zoom in and review all images included as this is the exact item you will be receiving. Made in USASee images included for approximate measurements.Feel free to ask any questions.Shipping I ship daily and usually within 24 hours of receiving payment (Monday through Friday, except for holidays). Item will be carefully packaged and well protected for transit, feel free to check my feedback. Happy to bundle multiple orders to save you on shipping costs. International shipping is available via Ebay's International Shipping Program.For other collectibles and vintage items please visit my ebay store. Thank you for your business!

Price: 150 USD

Location: Fairfax, Virginia

End Time: 2024-09-04T02:26:18.000Z

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