Dodgers Minor League Spring Training Flannel Jersey

[accidental]

Originally Posted by Dave Grob

According to the Rawlings Roundup; 1952 Volume 4,(Internal company trade publication), Rawlings began tesing this new fabric in May of that year with sample uniforms provided to select local Browns and Cardinals players.

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Dave Grob
DaveGrob1@aol.com

Thanks for the insight Dave.

[Nashvol]

I believe jerseygary has this one right. Here's another article from uni-watch.com: http://www.uni-watch.com/2011/05/27/...day-revisited/

[Dave Grob]

What is interesting to note about the Rawlings naming convention (Hall of Fame) is that Wilson was referring to their top of the line fabric as "Cooperstown quality" at this time. This Wilson fabric was made in a 4 1/2" blend for jerseys and 6oz blend for pants that was 25% nylon and 75% wool.

The source of this information is a period Wilson baseball flannel swatch book in my reference library.

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Dave Grob
DaveGrob1@aol.com

[baseball tourist]

Interesting find and great research work from the board members. Did you have to pay much for it? I love coming across flannels (found 3 in used clothing stores over the years)

[Dc8288]

Thank you to all those who have helped contribute and relay information through this thread about the jersey. I greatly appreciate it.