Parris Mitchell's Perth Heat baseball team training cap
A dark blue baseball cap with the red and white logo of Perth Heat baseball team embroidered on the front of the crown.
Parris Mitchell played for Perth Heat baseball team from 1989/90 to 2000, which included two Claxton Shield Championships in 1990/91 and 1996/97. A right-handed pitcher who could fill any pitching role (starter or reliever), he stood tallest when he was a closer.
This cap was part of his 1990s Perth Heat training uniform.
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[Perth Heat logo on cap crown]
[Manufacturer's label]
'Made in Korea'
'Aussie Pro'
'7 3⁄8 '
'Wool 20% Acrylic'
Parris Mitchell’s baseball talent was recognised early in his career, and he went on to represent Western Australia in interstate competitions for 17 years from 1984-2000. He also represented Australia at the1988 Seoul Olympics, and in other international competitions from 1993 to1996. Parris was an inaugural inductee into the Baseball WA Hall of Fame in 2021.
To quote one of his Perth Heat teammates "He was one of the best training partners you could ever have as he looked for every opportunity to be better, he would then push you to be better with him." - Simon Eissens. This cap was part of Parris' Perth Heat training uniform, which he has donated to the Baseball WA Museum & Archives.
Parris Mitchell was an outstanding Western Australian baseball player. This cap was worn during his playing career and therefore has social and historic significance and comes with impeccable provenance.
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