I have a “deck cap” from each of the USN ships and units to which I was associated. Faded, over 60 years old, treasured and still worn 6/14, 7/4, 10/13 and 11/11 each year. More recent caps are my collection of NY Rangers hats garnered 1 a year for every year I had a season ticket to Madison Square Garden.
I replace my ball caps when they fall apart and won’t stay on my head. Good thing they don’t go out of style because my main cap is like 8-10 years old. Getting a bit faded and frayed from washing, but still hanging in there.
It takes a while to get a new ball cap broken in. You have to try several different notches on the headband before you find the right one, and then there is the entire process of getting the bill to curve just right.
When I got a license plate that said “NUMBER 3” I had to get a Dale Earnhardt ball cap. I’m on my third intimidator cap now; but the first two are still hanging on their pegs.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
Not easy to find a cap of the same design that you liked very much.
Prescott_Philosopher over 3 years ago
Ball caps wear out?
Caldonia over 3 years ago
It looks like it’s going in the recycling bin. I don’t think that’s the best place for it.
DavidHewlett over 3 years ago
Didn’t think that they threw them away—thought they earned an honored spot on a shelf ! ! ! !
R.R.Bedford over 3 years ago
I have a “deck cap” from each of the USN ships and units to which I was associated. Faded, over 60 years old, treasured and still worn 6/14, 7/4, 10/13 and 11/11 each year. More recent caps are my collection of NY Rangers hats garnered 1 a year for every year I had a season ticket to Madison Square Garden.
Breadboard over 3 years ago
A “Cheers” empty keg moment ;-(
Ichabod Ferguson over 3 years ago
Actually, few Pluggers are wearing ball caps here in North Florida. Is that a local thing or a national trend?
Gent over 3 years ago
It a sad moment, like losing an old pal.
ctolson over 3 years ago
I replace my ball caps when they fall apart and won’t stay on my head. Good thing they don’t go out of style because my main cap is like 8-10 years old. Getting a bit faded and frayed from washing, but still hanging in there.
goboboyd over 3 years ago
I thought they could get comfortably broken in, at worst.
ms-ss over 3 years ago
What??? My ball cap is not worn out!
Bruce1253 over 3 years ago
It takes a while to get a new ball cap broken in. You have to try several different notches on the headband before you find the right one, and then there is the entire process of getting the bill to curve just right.
kaycstamper over 3 years ago
That’s how I felt throwing away my favorite slippers a couple of weeks ago!
Geophyzz over 3 years ago
When I got a license plate that said “NUMBER 3” I had to get a Dale Earnhardt ball cap. I’m on my third intimidator cap now; but the first two are still hanging on their pegs.
KEA over 3 years ago
I don’t think I’ve ever worn out a baseball cap. … some are a little ratty, but they still stay put on my head so…
tcayer over 3 years ago
Except it doesn’t happen like this. MRS. Plugger takes the old one and throws it out, and Mr. Plugger has no choice in the matter!
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 3 years ago
And a Major life decision also.