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Originally Posted by roarfrom34
Scott :
These are the kind of posts I love....Curious as to why Kusyner changed gloves mid game? Did you obtain it from him?
Thanks
Bill
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Hi Bill.
Thank you.
The glove did originate from Kusnyer and came with his letter stating that it was used in his 2nd no-hitter.
I bought this in a Hunt All Star game auction many years ago.
I don't know for sure why he changed catcher's mitts, but I do know that Nolan was throwing extra hard this day by all accounts. My mitt has a 1 1/2" tear in the pocket and I have always thought that he switched mitts because of this, probably to prevent further pain and injury.
FYI, I'm friendly with a former Angels bat boy that was a member of the 1973 team. He spoke to Nolan about there being two mitts being used in the game and Kusnyer confirmed that mine was used in the 1st inning before switching mitts.