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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. Baseball clothing and equipment - Wikipedia

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   Catcher's mitt Leather mitt worn by catchers. It is much wider than a normal fielder's glove and the four fingers are connected. The mitt is also better-padded than the standard fielder's glove. [1] First baseman's mitt Leather mitt worn by first basemen. It is longer and wider than a standard fielder's glove.

4. 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 ...

5. Catcher - Wikipedia

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   Kansas City Royals catcher and 5× Gold Glove winner Salvador Pérez stands behind home plate during a 2013 game versus the New York Mets. Catcher is a position in baseball and softball. When a batter takes their turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. In addition to ...

6. 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.

7. Clothing sizes - Wikipedia

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   Clothing brands and manufacturers size their products according to their preferences. [12] For example, the dimensions of two size 10 dresses from different companies, or even from the same company, may have grossly different dimensions; and both are almost certainly larger than the size 10 dimensions described in the US standard .