re: the Shawkey uni colors. I found this site which had auctioned this
game worn Eddie Plank 1914 cap. I had always assumed the A's
caps of this era were shades of blue. Perhaps this was a road uniform.
Lot Detail - 1909-14 Eddie Plank "The Gettysburg" Philadelphia Athletics Game Worn Cap (MEARS LOA) Most Historic Pre War Cap Ever Offered!!!