'Dads Wear Stars & Stripes Hats July 4-6

Hickory, NC. - The Hickory Crawdads will wear specially designed "Stars & Stripes" caps July 4 - 6 as part of Minor League Baseball's fundraising and awareness initiatives for Welcome Back Veterans, an organization dedicated to addressing the ongoing needs of military personnel and their families.

The specially designed New Era Cap Company hats have the American flag etched into a star behind an all-white version of the Crawdad's logo, with a blue crown and red brim and button. A limited number of the limited edition caps will be for sale for $30 in the 'Dads team store beginning on Independence Day.

MiLB, in conjunction with its licensing partner Major League Baseball Properties, will once again donate 100 percent of the proceeds from all 113 participating teams' cap sales to Welcome Back Veterans as part of its contribution to the program. Since the program's inception in 2010, MiLB has contributed annually to the veterans' organization.

"As Minor League Baseball fans gather this Fourth of July weekend to celebrate America's birthday, we will also take time to honor and thank all the members of our armed forces for their service to our country," said Minor League Baseball President & CEO Pat O'Conner. "The Stars & Stripes cap program is one way we are showing our commitment to our military and an organization whose mission is to provide treatment to our veterans and their families. It's a small token of appreciation for the sacrifices they make every day." 

About Minor League Baseball 

Minor League Baseball, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, is the governing body for all professional baseball teams in the United States, Canada, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic that are affiliated with Major League Baseball clubs through their farm systems. Fans are coming out in unprecedented numbers to this one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found at Minor League Baseball ballparks. In 2013, Minor League Baseball attracted more than 41 million fans to its ballparks to see the future stars of the sport hone their skills. From the electricity in the stands to the excitement on the field, Minor League Baseball has provided affordable family-friendly entertainment to people of all ages since its founding in 1901. For more information about Minor League Baseball, visit www.MiLB.com. 

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