Randy Johnson game used 1988 rookie Montreal Expos hat

[scmavl]

Scott, just one question in regards to the Johnson hat. Let me preface it with the fact that I am still a pretty new collector and know squat about game used, but here goes:

The dirt on the underside of the bill where he repositions his hat appears to have been made with ones right hand, noting the angle that the thumb would be when repositioning the hat. Wouldn't Randy have a glove on, keeping his right hand clean and making him use his left to adjust his cap?

Not trying to start up anything and I'm sure I'm wrong as can be, but it's just an observation. I LOVE the hat as Randy was one of the best. Cheers.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by scmavl

Scott, just one question in regards to the Johnson hat. Let me preface it with the fact that I am still a pretty new collector and know squat about game used, but here goes:

The dirt on the underside of the bill where he repositions his hat appears to have been made with ones right hand, noting the angle that the thumb would be when repositioning the hat. Wouldn't Randy have a glove on, keeping his right hand clean and making him use his left to adjust his cap?

Not trying to start up anything and I'm sure I'm wrong as can be, but it's just an observation. I LOVE the hat as Randy was one of the best. Cheers.

Hi Jarrod,
Actually, the staining on the underside off the brim is LEFT of center, indicating that a left handed thrower tugged at the bill with his left thumb tip. Additionally, the name and uni # were both scripted by Johnson as the handwriting is identical to Johnson's handwriting early in his career. Both the name and uni number are written to the left of center on the underside of the hat as you would expect from someone that writes left handed, which Johnson does, as I have gotten his autograph IP a few times through the years.

Take one more look at the underside of the hat to confirm what I am saying.

[scmavl]

Wrong, as I thought (and hoped) I would be. It just looked like the angle was that of a right thumb to me, I didn't even pay attention the which side of the cap it was on. Again, great piece!

(If Net54 has taught me anything, it's QUESTION EVERYTHING!)

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by scmavl

Wrong, as I thought (and hoped) I would be. It just looked like the angle was that of a right thumb to me, I didn't even pay attention the which side of the cap it was on. Again, great piece!

(If Net54 has taught me anything, it's QUESTION EVERYTHING!)

Jarrod,
No problem with questioning everything. It's how we learn and save ourselves from getting ripped off!
BTW, equipment game use is a whole science in itself. I find it fascinating, FWIW.