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The Hat People Sports Cap is another hat whose history has left it with numerous names and associations. Some of those names include Greek Fisherman's Hat, Stroker, Dutch Boy, Mao Cap, Student's Cap and People's Cap. Most of us have seen a Greek Fisherman's Hat, a more formal version of this basic shape. The Stroker hearkens to roots with Motorcycle Riders here in America. Stroker refers to a Biker's tendency to push the hat back and smooth it against the head. Dutch Boy is, of course, you guessed it, that blonde fellow in the blue cap, on the paint can of the same name. Mao Tse Tung also had his part to play with this hat, and although the Mao Hat is cut trimmer than our own version, the basic style is the same. In 1966 I had the fortune of being a student in Japan; at that time students wore uniforms and the hat was, once again, this basic style. People's Cap cuts across international borders and rises up near the Working Class Heroes of our time like John Lennon, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan and Pete Seger. This hat, I believe, has been worn by more people on this planet than any other style, including the Baseball Cap! Hat People has risen to the occasion with its own version of this venerable style by introducing new fabric combinations, a strong pattern and washability.

I am always interested in hat stories, so if you have a good one, please send it my way to

webmaster@ hatpeople.com

Thanks,

Jim