College Sports Memorabilia Appraisal

LSU 2003 National Champions Commemorative Baseball Cap

This item is a commemorativebaseball-style cap for the Louisiana State University (LSU) 2003 National Champion football team. The cap is predominantly purple, a primary color of LSU, with significant yellow and white detailing. The main body of the cap is constructed from a textile material, likely cotton or a cotton blend, with a textured weave visible. The bill of the cap is also purple on the top surface, but its edge is trimmed with a contrasting yellow, and a thin white piping separates the purple and yellow sections of the bill's edge. The top of the cap features a yellow button. The front of the cap boasts elaborate embroidery. The most prominent feature is the word 'CHAMPS' in a large, stylized golden-yellow script, outlined in white, with a glittery or metallic sheen visible in some areas, suggesting a specialty thread. Above 'CHAMPS' is 'TIME NATIONAL' in smaller white block letters, and below it, 'LSU' in bold yellow block letters, also outlined in white. To the right of 'CHAMPS' and above 'LSU', the year '2003' is embroidered in white, and next to it is a small, detailed embroidered image, possibly the BCS National Championship logo or a similar commemorative emblem, rendered in white, blue, and black. The cap appears to be a standard adult size baseball cap, with a structured front panel. Visible condition issues include what appears to be minor wear, particularly along the yellow trim of the bill, where some slight discoloration or dirt accumulation may be present from handling or use. The overall construction appears to be machine-stitched, indicating standard mass production for sports merchandise. The embroidery itself shows good detail and tight stitching, indicative of good quality for a promotional or commemorative item. This cap would date to 2003 or shortly thereafter, commemorating the significant athletic achievement of the LSU football team. No specific manufacturer's marks are visible in the provided image.