Johnny Sain baseball spinner

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DescriptionWhite leather baseball attached to a wooden handle on a rotating metal axis. The baseball has red stitching and black stamps, including "Pat. Pending $5.00" and "John Sain / Yankee (crossed out) / Pitching Coach / Spinner." Wooden handle is painted red at the furthest end from the ball.

Bio/Historical NoteThis Johnny Sain baseball spinner was used to teach pitchers how to spin the ball in their delivery. It was patented October 13, 1964.

Object numberB-1965-0351

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Sain, Johnny, 1917-2006

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions3 x 7 x 3 in.

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