Help w/this catchers/umpires mask?
 

Hey guys...I picked this mask up today at a nearby antiques mall. I love the shape of the cage...and the softness of the leather...and it fits my head like a glove. Can anyone tell me if this is a catchers/umpires mask and the approximate age? Any help is appreciated.

pete

mask
 

that is a softball mask, probably 70s.

Yes... they look antique, but are very common. Probably about a dozen or so on Ebay (and elsewhere) at this time. I would guess late 60's vintage on that one.

thanks guys...I'm glad it was really cheap...maybe I'll use it for halloween someday!!!

Recent softball mask
 

The dead givaway on these is the openings are probably big enough for an actual baseball to hit your face. Ouch! :eek: