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It's flatter than my Honig's, but not as flat is a New View.
That shot was right on the jaw, so the profile wasn't an issue here. The padding on the Schutt is very thin. If DC is wearing an old ribbed protector, that's just crazy. It's true that MLB guys get hit less, but it's just a matter of time. |
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When I was going to college in the late-70s, I worked at a sports bar near LAX. Cousins, who was then a rookie umpire working as a replacement, was one of my customers. I loved some of his fascinating stories about umpiring in the big leagues. It's part of what got me interested in that part of the game. I played and then coached, but I turned to umpiring too, because of how interesting he made it sound. I look at him now as one of the aging veterans, and it makes me feel pretty old.
I'm glad he eventually earned everyone's respect, because he is a good man.
Last edited by Kevin Finnerty; Mon Oct 20, 2008 at 11:13am. |
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Those wrap-around Wilsons are the ones. Have you tried them? Would they fit? It's a different shot altogether with the Wilson wrap-around deerskin type pads. Very comfortable, too. (It takes an adjustment at first because they seem confining, but then, they're very comfortable.) Oh, and the deerskins are not as hot as the black ones on really hot days.
Last edited by Kevin Finnerty; Mon Oct 20, 2008 at 11:32am. |
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I'm sure they'd fit, but I just don't like the way they feel. It seemed like I was looking through two throw pillows. Perhaps I'll revisit them, after watching that shot.
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Link to MLB.com video
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