Ken Griffey, Jr. 500th Career home run helmet

Ken Griffey, Jr. 500th Career Home Run Autographed helmet

Date2004 June 20

DescriptionBlack plastic batting helmet, size 7 1/8, with a proper right side ear protector, a red bill and a red "C" logo decal on the front. The helmet has been signed in silver marker on the proper right side front, "Ken Griffey, Jr. / 6-20-04 / HR 500." Rear of helmet has an MLB logo sticker and "30." Interior has a brown padded leather sweatband around the perimeter and gray dual density foam at the rear and on the ear protector. Interior top crown has a circular gray foam pad and manufacturer stickers, including sizing, a warning label and "Authentic Diamond Collection."

Bio/Historical NoteHelmet worn by Ken Griffey, Jr. of the Cincinnati Reds on June 20, 2004 when he recorded his 500th career home run.

Object numberB-2004-0262

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer American Baseball Cap, Inc.

Subject Griffey, Ken, Jr.

Subject Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

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