Bengie Molina catcher's mask

Date2009

DescriptionFiberglass hockey-style catcher's mask painted black and orange with a vinyl-coated metal face cage. Back of the mask has a black fiberglass skull protector attached with three black mesh straps. Affixed to the skull cap is a black label with white lettering, "Molina." There are small steel rivets at various intervals on the mask inscribed "All-Star." Interior of the mask is heavily padded with black mesh covered pads at the top and sides and a brown leather pad at the chin. There is a manufacturer flag tag on the upper padding and a silver warning label on the chin area.

Bio/Historical NoteCatcher's mask used by Bengie Molina of the San Francisco Giants during the 2009 season.

Object numberB-2009-0329

Subject San Francisco Giants (Baseball team)

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer All-Star Sporting Goods

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject Molina, Bengie, 1974-

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

catcher’s mask

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions11 x 14.5 x 12 in.

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