Can anyone identify this Ralph Houk uniform?

[polakoff]

I assumed it was something military related, but it doesn’t seem to line up with anything that I have found. Originally having seen that he played for the 89th Calvalry Reconnaissance squadron I thought maybe that was what it stood for but I’m not so sure about that translating to an “RC” hat logo.


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[67Rally]

Originally Posted by polakoff

I assumed it was something military related, but it doesn’t seem to line up with anything that I have found. Originally having seen that he played for the 89th Calvalry Reconnaissance squadron I thought maybe that was what it stood for but I’m not so sure about that translating to an “RC” hat logo.


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He was assigned to and played for the Fort Leavenworth Army Reception Center team in 1942.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by 67Rally

He was assigned to and played for the Fort Leavenworth Army Reception Center team in 1942.

Great info, Shawn!

[commishbob]

The depth and breadth of the knowledge found on this board never ceases to amaze me.

[polakoff]

Originally Posted by 67Rally

He was assigned to and played for the Fort Leavenworth Army Reception Center team in 1942.

Amazing! Thank you!

[polakoff]

Originally Posted by commishbob

The depth and breadth of the knowledge found on this board never ceases to amaze me.

+1

[ksfarmboy]

Definitely Kansas as I have this photo during the National Baseball Congress games showing two players in the same uniform. Probably the Kansas State tournament portion. This came from Ralph Winegarner that is shown wearing the Beechcraft jersey.

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Definitely Kansas as I have this photo during the National Baseball Congress games showing two players in the same uniform. Probably the Kansas State tournament portion. This came from Ralph Winegarner that is shown wearing the Beechcraft jersey.

That's a great photo! I had an opportunity to acquire a Beechcraft team jersey that was likely from this season but I passed on it adhering strictly to our needs and focus.

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by polakoff

Amazing! Thank you!

My pleasure. This image looks like it was in a publication of sorts, judging by the halftone. Do you know the origin?

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

Great info, Shawn!

So much of this history is long forgotten but was a key aspect of the character of these men.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by 67Rally

So much of this history is long forgotten but was a key aspect of the character of these men.

Your knowledge on this subject knows no limits!

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

Your knowledge on this subject knows no limits!

Thank you, sir. Trust me when I say that my knowledge is quite limited but I am always learning.

[ksfarmboy]

Originally Posted by 67Rally

That's a great photo! I had an opportunity to acquire a Beechcraft team jersey that was likely from this season but I passed on it adhering strictly to our needs and focus.

Than you! If you ever run onto it again let me know. Cessna or Boeing also for that matter.

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Than you! If you ever run onto it again let me know. Cessna or Boeing also for that matter.

If it is a Boeing, all bets are off (my son works there).

[JustinD]

The Fort Leavenworth Replacement Center team played in the 1942 National Baseball Congress World Series. I would assume that would be the uni with an RC cap.

[ksfarmboy]

Originally Posted by 67Rally

If it is a Boeing, all bets are off (my son works there).

Ha, ok🤣. I work for Cessna, now Textron so would love to find one of those. Beech is now part of Textron and I’ve worked that side as well so either would be great. I didn’t research the CR just figured it was the Fort Riley Centaurs. This photo has Garagiola and Reiser in it.