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Old Mon Jun 06, 2011, 12:38pm
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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve View Post
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.
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.
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