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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
Andy, I have heard (probably the same source, Emily) about masks that can accommodate hats, but when asked, not one has been named, nor am I familiar with any that do.
That said, there was an interpretation about 2 years ago from KR at ASA saying that umpires that wore a hockey mask did not need to wear a hat beneth it, but was required to have a hat available (back pocket or ball bag, I suppose) to wear whenever the mask was off between innings, between plays, or when talking with a coach. Kind of like the inverse requirement for sunglasses.
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Thanks for the followup, Steve.
Yes, that's what I'd heard as well, but it was through my local association. I didn't want to take it as 100% gospel truth (thus, my disclaimer).
Interesting point on the backup hat, too. I agree it does look better on an umpire if they have to take their mask off.