The POOR CATCHER who had to WEAR THIS
 

I bought this along with a really old mitt, mask, some baseballs etc....long story short it was in an old antique immigrant trunk - the trunk was tied shut at the auction - a guy I knew bought the antique trunk, got home and found out it was full of baseball stuff - which he proceeded to call me and sell to me.....

Regardless this is the most CRUDE homemade folk looking chest protector I have ever seen - just look at the big ole hand bent hooks on the leather - etc etc..... I just cant believe someone used this thing!!!! I thought some of you might enjoy seeing it

That is an interesting home made job! Thanks for posting! Would be nice to see the mitt, mask and balls also if you have any photos!

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this looks to me to be from the middle Paleolithic era. :)
thanks for sharing this interesting and unusual find.
I see why bresnahan decided to 'invent' those shin guards.

all the best,
barry