Posted By:
MarkI really doubt it. Since it is obviously home-made (and not a manufactured piece), the only way to know for sure would be to consult family members of the original owner.
It could be a crude home-made catchers mask, or goalie mask, or even a fencing mask. Whatever it is, I believe the seller did well to realize what he did on this piece.
I haven't seen any other exemplar that would justify this seller's Catchers Mask claim. Perhaps others know more, but I am skeptical...