Manny Ramirez 500th Home Run helmet

Date2008

DescriptionNavy blue batting helmet with a red and white outlined "B" decal on the front. Top has four circular holes for ventilation. "34" is handwritten in gold paint pen above the proper left ear protector. Back of the helmet has an MLB logo and red and white outlined "24" decals. Interior has foam padding around the perimeter covered with black vinyl. Interior top crown, back of the head, and ear protector have gray foam padding. Interior crown has two labels, a warning label and an MLB official licensing sticker, DB258214864. There is a gold oval "Made in China" sticker near the ear protector.

Bio/Historical NoteBatting helmet worn by Manny Ramirez when he recorded his 500th career home run on May 31, 2008 off of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chad Bradford at Camden Yards in Baltimore.

Object numberB-2008-0226

Subject Ramírez, Manny, 1972-

Subject Boston Red Sox (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions6.5 x 8.5 in.

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