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Muddy Ruel catcher's mitt

Datebetween 1923 and 1930

DescriptionDark brown leather zipper-back catchers mitt with a "Ken-Wel" fabric label on back of the mitt near the thumb. Entire perimeter edge around the mitt is laced.

Bio/Historical NoteCatcher's mitt used by Muddy Ruel of the Washington Senators to catch for pitcher Walter Johnson. Ruel played for the Senators from 1923 to 1930.

Object numberB-1939-0064

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Ken-Wel Sporting Goods co.

Subject Ruel, Muddy, 1896-1963

Subject Washington Senators (Baseball team : 1961-1971)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions10.75 x 10 x 2.5 in.

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