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Old Mon Mar 02, 2009, 04:12pm
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...btw you guys that wear danglers... go call a baseball game...
I don't call baseball, but I have taken several bouncers off the "dangler" and have been very thankful it was there.
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Old Mon Mar 02, 2009, 04:13pm
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About 4 years ago, a drop ball that F2 missed bounced back up from the plate into my throat. No, I wasn't wearing a "dangler".


I do now tho.
man, what i woulda gave to see a good drop ball this weekend...saw alot of dropped balls.
As far as the ball coming up and getting me in the throat.. no way, not the way my mask fits and provided i dont flinch.
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Old Mon Mar 02, 2009, 05:26pm
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About 4 years ago, a drop ball that F2 missed bounced back up from the plate into my throat. No, I wasn't wearing a "dangler".


I do now tho.
Same for me, didn't wear the dangler until I got hit in the throat.

The funny(?) part is that the guy who was on the bases was our local equipment distributor...caring and kind guy that he was, he immediately ran down to the plate area and asked me if......I wanted to buy a throat protector!

Needless to say, I bought one right after the game. My very next plate game, a pitch that bounced in front of the catcher came up and got me right in the dangling throat protector....instant confirmation that my purchase was worth it.
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Old Tue Mar 03, 2009, 01:46am
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That wouldn't be wade, would it?

I'd discount the advice of anyone who told me to not wear some protective equipment due to some kind of softball-baseball image issue.
I wear a dangling throat protector and I have no doubt it has saved me a few times. I'm not in his area but the only thing I've ever heard about a throat protector is to black out the white lettering. I'm always suprised at UICs who say stupid stuff like "it's too baseball"... although I personally have never heard that.

I have heard that said to me when I decide to wear my West Vest but its just a comment, I dont take it seriously. If they are bringing it, I put on the WV.
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Or......., we'll call our 3 softball games and then come visit you at your local hospital. Dave
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Old Tue Mar 03, 2009, 11:40am
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Well apparently some people took exception to my "danglers" comment... its just my "sense" of humor.
Wear whatever protective equipment you feel you need, hustle and be safe.

Except, don't ever wear that mask hanger clip thingey on your belt... or i will make fun of you behind your back.
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Old Tue Mar 03, 2009, 11:43am
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Well apparently some people took exception to my "danglers" comment... its just my "sense" of humor.
Wear whatever protective equipment you feel you need, hustle and be safe.

Except, don't ever wear that mask hanger clip thingey on your belt... or i will make fun of you behind your back.
Bah! "Danglers" is some funny stuff, damn it!
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Old Tue Mar 03, 2009, 11:45am
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Bah! "Danglers" is some funny stuff, damn it!
yeah, I WAS waiting for the jokes to start flying.... sigh
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Old Tue Mar 03, 2009, 11:55am
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yeah, I WAS waiting for the jokes to start flying.... sigh
Does that mean it is okay for a coach or player to ask a PU, "Hey, Blue, how's it dangling?"
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Old Tue Mar 03, 2009, 11:58am
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Does that mean it is okay for a coach or player to ask a PU, "Hey, Blue, how's it dangling?"
hrmmm... I suppose it ok to ask... dont know how'd i answer.
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Old Tue Mar 03, 2009, 12:39pm
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Except, don't ever wear that mask hanger clip thingey on your belt... or i will make fun of you behind your back.
I will not only make fun of you behind your back, I'll probably do it in front of you, too. With other people watching.


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Old Tue Mar 03, 2009, 01:20pm
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Does that mean it is okay for a coach or player to ask a PU, "Hey, Blue, how's it dangling?"
"Dunno, the cup keeps it in place."
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Old Tue Mar 03, 2009, 03:25pm
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last night it was like 40 degrees for my dbl header.... nothing was dangling. and i'm happy to report... no flinching!
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