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DJ LeMahieu helmet

Date2020

DescriptionNavy blue plastic batting helmet, size 7, with a white "NY" decal at the front center and "26" in white decals on the top of the bill. There is a proper left side ear protector. On the interior of the ear protector, above the padding, is an MLB Authentication hologram sticker. There are ventilation holes at the top crown, proper left ear protector, and back side of the helmet. Rear center has a black, gray, and white MLB logo decal and "26" in white decals to the right. There are black foam pads covered in black vinyl at the interior top crown, interior rear, around the interior side of the ear protector, and around the perimeter of the sweatband area. There is a manufacturer label on the proper left rear side of the sweatband pad. There is an "Authentic Collection / On-Field Equipment / Official Batting Helmet of / Major League Baseball" label on the proper right rear side of the sweatband pad. "Mach Pro" is stamped in gold lettering on the interior top crown pad. There is a warning sticker adhered to the interior top crown area as well as a white sticker with "11131929" in black lettering.

Bio/Historical NoteHelmet used by Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu during the end of the 2020 regular season and parts of the Postseason. During the abbreviated 2020 regular season, he led the American League with a .364 batting average. It was his second career batting title, including as a member of the Colorado Rockies in 2016. That made him the first player in the modern era to win batting titles in both the American League and National League

Object numberB-2020-0196-01

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject LeMahieu, DJ, 1988-

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensionsw x h x d: 7.5 x 6.75 x 11 in.

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