The Evolution of Protective Equipment

The Evolution of Protective Equipment

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S1 E10: From face masks and chest protectors to catcher’s mitts and fielder’s gloves, explore how protective equipment became more and more a part of baseball (after much tinkering and adjusting). Also, consider complaints by “old-time” baseball fans that the proliferation of protective equipment robbed the sport of two crucial elements: skill and courage.