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2. William Gray (inventor) - Wikipedia

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   According to legend, the wife of Charlie Bennett, a Major League Baseball catcher, devised a chest protector which he began wearing openly (as opposed to under his uniform) in 1883. [1] However, Gray came up with an improved padded protector that shielded the catcher's entire chest and groin area without restricting their movement very much ...

3. Protective gear in sports - Wikipedia

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   rib protector; shoulder pads; jockstrap with or without a cup pocket and protective cup; hip, tail, thigh, knee pads; mouthguard; Gloves : Gloves [2] can help a receiver keep his hands more warm and protected in poor weather. cleats/shoes

4. Catcher - Wikipedia

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   In the 1880s, the first padded chest protectors came into use, and in 1888 specialized catcher's mitts used on the non-throwing hand began to be used. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The final pieces of protective gear were shin guards which were first worn by catcher Roger Bresnahan in 1907 . [ 9 ]

5. Angels Catcher Logan O'Hoppe Wears Chest Protector ... - AOL

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6. Jockstrap - Wikipedia

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   A jockstrap, also a jock (male), jill (female), strap, cup, groin guard, pelvic protector (female), supporter, or athletic supporter, is an undergarment for protecting the scrotum and penis or vulva during contact sports or other vigorous physical activity. This article deals chiefly with the genital protective sports gear designed for the male ...

7. Safety harness - Wikipedia

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   Class 1 is body belts (single or double D-ring), designed to restrain a person in a hazardous work position, prevent a fall, or arrest it completely within 3 feet (90 cm) . Class 2 is chest harnesses, used only with limited fall hazards (including no vertical free fall ), or for retrieving persons, as from a tank or bin.