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Old Wed Aug 02, 2006, 02:53pm
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Originally Posted by hotmatt
This is also a topic on another board. The thread starter was complaining about the umpires wearing sunglasses at the pre-game w/coaches, wearing navy blue shirts and the PU not wearing a chest protector.

The photo was taken during a high school game in Ohio, we wear navy shirts with red undershirts for OHSAA games. The chest protector is a matter of personal preference. I don't. I know the risks so save the sermons. The sunglasses should be remove when talking to coaches.
That other thread also pointed out an issue with where the umpires were standing... I don't subscribe to Referree & haven't seen the pic.

Uniform colors are, of course, a local issue & the only protective equipment mandated by the rules is the face mask with throat protector.
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