Reggie Sanders 300th Career Home Run helmet

Date2006 June 10

DescriptionBlue plastic batting helmet with a white "KC" sticker on the front and a proper left side ear protector. Top crown has a circular white "R" sticker along with four ventilation holes. Rear of the helmet has "16" in white vinyl stickers and an MLB logo sticker. Interior sweatband is padded with foam and covered in black vinyl. There is extra padding around the ear protector as well as at the top crown and back of helmet. Interior crown has a manufacturer label, a warning label and an MLB Authentication hologram sticker.

Bio/Historical NoteOn June 10, 2006, Reggie Sanders of the Kansas City Royals wore this helmet while hitting his 300th career homer, becoming the fifth player with 300 home runs and 300 stolen bases.

Object numberB-2006-0170

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Kansas City Royals (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject Sanders, Reggie, 1967-

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions7 x 6 x 11 in.

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