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Old 12-04-2007, 03:02 PM
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Default Second First December Pick Up Thread
Posted By: Patrick McMenemy

Hey Steve,

Bresnahan started wearing similar shin guards in 1907. Red Dooin was using smaller shin guards inside his sox even earlier. Dooin ran into Bresnahan while wearing his shin guards, which gave Bresnahan the idea that he wanted some protection as well.

I'd guess the photo is 1907-1915 era.

Patrick

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