Hall of Famer Tony Perez was a crucial component of the Cincinnati Reds "Big Red Machine" of the 1970s, a dynasty that won four pennants and two World Series in the decade. Presented is a 1972 Tony Perez Cincinnati Reds game worn cap. In that '72 season, Cincinnati won the National League pennant and lost the World Series, 4-3 in games, to the Oakland Athletics. That year, Perez, a first baseman and third baseman in his career, batted .283, with 21 home runs and 90 RBIs. In fact, in the decade of the 1970s, Perez was second only to teammate Johnny Bench for RBIs in he decade. Perez played with the Cincinnati (1964-76 and 1984-86), Montreal Expos (1977-79), Boston Red Sox (1980-82), and Philadelphia Phillies (1983). For his Major League career, Perez hit .279, with 379 home runs. He also had 1,652 RBIs, 32nd on the all-time Major League list. The offered cap is from the collection of Louis Kendrick, who received items directly from the players and teams. His original "place card" is still stapled to the brim - it could be removed if so desired. The place card reads, "1972 CINCINNATI RED'S (sic) CAP./THIS CAP WAS WORN BY CINCINNATI RED'S (sic) 1ST BASEMAN TONY PEREZ. 8* (sic) 5. 1972. In the back of the headband is a Wilson manufacturer's tag, with a small rip in the lower middle part of the tag. Overall, the cap is in very good condition. The size 7 1/4 cap shows fine use. There is a faded "24" under the brim. The cap serves as a great remembrance of Tony Perez and of Cincinnati's greatest dynasty, the fabled Big Red Machine.