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Old style indicator wanted
I know this is probably not the proper forum to ask, but I am searching for an old style indicator that only has 3 balls, 2 strikes, and 2 outs. These were made for years by Spalding, Rawlings, etc...They were stainless steel and always said "made in USA." If any of you Arbiters out there have one that you no longer use, give me a shout. Thanks.
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I have several of the style you are looking for
But they do not go 3-2-2. PM me will you?
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Metal 3-2-2 indicator
This is the one I use. I don't believe it is American-made, but it seems to fit the style you're talking about (other than also not being an 'antique').
Lesters Upstate Sports :: Baseball & Softball :: Accessories (ball bags, brushes, indicators) :: 3-Ball, 2-Strike, 2-Out Metal Indicator w/Grooved Wheels The B-S-O wheels are also notched, so that, once you get used to it, you don't have to look at it to track the count (insert 'blind ump' joke here?! :eek:). Regards, Andrew |
Stainless Steel Spalding Indicator - 40 years old?
I have one but can't part with it since it was my Dad's. He bought it way back in 1968-69. After he retired I kept it stored away for years. I broke it out last year when I started umping, along with his plate brush (now that has some wear on it). Brings back a lot of memories now that he is gone but I am keeping the family tradition going. It is a great indicator, made in the USA and it keeps working. Numbers are being to fade some.
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Champion makes indicators (plastic) that go up to 3 balls, 2 strikes and 2 outs. You can get them here:
The Sports Loft / Officiating Uniforms / Chuck DeCarbo / Baseball / Softball I am sure the oversize fits your bill, not sure about the smaller 3-wheel. The metal one and the 4-wheel (ugh) both go to 3,4 and 3. |
I always wondered why they make indicators that go to three strikes and four balls. Stupid. I had one I bought at Honigs that was two strike three ball. I sold all of my equipment three years ago, but am going to get back into umpiring again and am buying the same equipment back from the guy I sold it to. I hope he still has that old indicator.
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I didn't know Old Style made indicators. :D
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Could it be the one that keeps sending me e-mails about their next huge sale, then only having sizes like 3 and 4XL in stock? This is also the place whose owner told me after I placed my (only) order, "I want to change umpire uniforms one person at a time and take on the major suppliers with my revolutionary shirts," or something like that. :D |
There you go ... :D
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THAT'S why a four ball, three strike indicator makes sense. Bob |
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Many great stories here. Really. But can I assume NO ONE has an indicator they want to sell as I originally posted? Oh well. Ump 154 if in the situation you describe and you looked down and saw that you zeroed out the strikes, wouldn't that accomplish the same thing?
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OK, I'll bump this one last time to see if anyone has an old style indicator for me? No more war stories. I just want a simple Rawlings or Spalding stainless steel indicator with 2 strikes, 3 balls, and 2 outs. Anyone?????
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How about if I give in return 2 of the same type indicators with 3 strikes, 4 balls, and 3 outs indicators. Already notched and ready to be placed into service.
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