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Feb 25, 2022 · When the New York Yankees pitcher returned to the dugout, his hat had to be removed, and a fine for a uniform violation was on its way. Wells had paid $35,000 for a cap once worn by Yankees legend Babe Ruth. On June 28, 1997, Wells decided to wear that hat in a game against the Cleveland Indians.
On June 28, 1997, Wells took the mound wearing an authentic 1934 Babe Ruth hat, which he had bought for $35,000. Manager Joe Torre made Wells take it off after the first inning because it didn't conform to uniform standards.
Jan 4, 2022 · David Wells being a collector of baseball memorabilia, got the chance to purchase a game-worn cap of the legendary Babe Ruth. Wells acted quickly and, at auction, bought the hat worn by the Sultan of Swat for about $35,000.
May 5, 2012 · RANCHO SANTA FE — Retired Major League Baseball pitcher and Rancho Santa Fe resident David Wells has placed his rare, game-worn George Herman “Babe” Ruth baseball cap on the auction...
Feb 15, 2017 · You have to love a guy who takes the mound in the House That Ruth Built wearing a Cap That Ruth Wore. David Wells did just that at Yankee Stadium on June 28, 1997, when he took the hill to pitch against Cleveland sporting his Yankee pinstripes and his Yankee cap.
May 17, 1998 · May 17, 1998: David Wells pitches first perfect game in Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen – Society for American Baseball Research. This article was written by Norm King. David Wells positively reeks of New York Yankees history. During one game he wore a game-used Babe Ruth cap he had purchased for $35,000.
