Adjustable Sports Caps for Active Lifestyles-Pittsburgh Pipers Unstructured Hat

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Color Royal
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Product Info

  • Embroidered logos
  • 100% cotton bio-washed chino twill
  • Unstructured
  • Six-panel
  • Low-profile
  • Pre-curved visor
  • Brass buckle closure
  • Ships in 4-7 business days

Team: Pittsburgh Pipers/Minnesota Pipers
Years Active: 1967-1970 (Pipers), 1970-1972 (Condors)
Stadiums: Pittsburgh Civic Arena (1967-68, 1969-1972), Met Center (1968-69)
Titles: 1968

The Pipers began play in Pittsburgh in 1967 as charter members of the . They got off to a fast start as Connie Hawkins led them the first ABA Championship crown.  Despite winning he league title, and solid attendance, the team moved to Minneapolis the following year. With poor attendance in its only season in Minnesota, the Pipers moved back to Pittsburgh. This time however, fan support waned as the city felt abandoned by the team. In 1970, the Pipers were renamed the .  In its short history, the Pipers featured two hall of fame coaches in Vern Mikkelsen and Buddy Jeannette.

Notable Players

  • Connie Hawkins (Hall of Fame)
  • John Brisker
  • George Thompson
  • Mike Lewis

    This product is an historical representation of the defunct team in the description. The product is in no way affiliated with any existing team, league or other organization.