1929 Wrigley Field World Series Boater Hats

Fans toss their Wrigley Field boater hats at the 1929 World Series classic between the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Athletics. The inexpensive straw hats are known as “boaters.” It is popular to throw them onto the field in times of great joy (or sadness). In this case, the reason most likely is sadness, as the home team loses with a poor display.

Despite having one of the most potent lineups in baseball history (Hall of Famers Kiki Cuyler, Rogers Hornsby, Hack Wilson et al), the North Siders lose to the Athletics, four games to one. The billboard in right field says Atlas Special Brew, but alas, its license is to produce 0.0-to-0.5 percent near beer. That’s because it is still a time of Prohibition. If only there were a more agreeable drink. Then the fans could easily wash away their sorrows. And their Wrigley Field boater hats would stay on their heads. Learn more about this print in About and Frequently Asked Questions. Or visit the Shop for more ideas.