Buster Posey World Series catcher's mask

Date2010

DescriptionBlack and orange plastic hockey-style face mask with coated gray face cage. Inside has black foam padded cushions at chin, top of head and covering separate skull cap. All cushions are affixed with hook-and-loop fasteners. There are manufacturer warning labels for use.

Bio/Historical NoteHockey-style catcher's mask used by Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants during the 2010 World Series. The Giants defeated the Texas Rangers four games to one to win the 2010 World Series.

Object numberB-2010-0232

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Under Armour, Inc.

Subject Posey, Buster, 1987-

Subject San Francisco Giants (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions13 x 10 x 10 in.

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