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2. Protective gear in sports - Wikipedia

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   A maximum-safety protective gear for multiple sports training Soft-type equipment for family sports and weekend activities A full-body protective gear variant. Personal protective equipment serves an integral role in maintaining the safety of an athlete participating in a sport.

3. Baseball clothing and equipment - Wikipedia

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   Catcher's helmet Protective helmet with face mask worn by the catcher. Newer styles feature a fully integrated helmet and mask, similar to a hockey goalie mask. More traditional versions were a separate mask worn over a helmet similar to a batting helmet, but with no ear protection and worn backwards. [1] Jockstrap with cup pocket

4. 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 ...

5. 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 ]

6. Uniform number (Major League Baseball) - Wikipedia

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   Catcher Benito Santiago wore 09 for the San Diego Padres and Florida Marlins. [26] He did so because the chest protector strap on the back of his catching gear would otherwise run across a single digit, making the number obscured [27] or uncomfortable. [28] In honor of Roberto Clemente, players from Puerto Rico generally do not wear number 21. [29]

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

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   Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe was sporting an extra special chest protector during the MLB's Player's Weekend. O'Hoppe, 24, played the Angels' three games in Anaheim, Calif. against the ...