Well, He does have guts
Yes the PU is wrong, and it's why every year the FED rules Cmte puts in the stuff about "Umpire Professionalism".
But, the rule is a silly rule. The old style mask/helmet combination is safe, and if there is one rule in FED I'd ignore, this one might be it.
My question to all of you: Has anyone ever had a game where a HS catcher got hurt because he was using the old helmet/mask without ear protection?
Never heard of one, or saw one. Bet you haven't either. Soon we will have to check skirt lengths, face masks, and wiffle ball bats too to see if the NOCASE seal on them....
Happy Memorial Day, I hope you took time to remember.
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