Billy Hamilton Stolen Base shoes

Date2012 August 21

DescriptionBlack leather shoes, size 10, with blue laces and white manufacturer logos on both the inner center and outer toe box sides. Outer sides have a perforated design. Upper ankle portions on both sides have additional padding. Tongues have silver vinyl manufacturer logos at the top. There are small MLB logos on the heels. White rubber detailing lines the bottom edges. Toe portions are reinforced with black leather. Interior undersides of the tongues have manufacturer labels with sizing information. Insoles are fluorescent green with "Authentic Collection" labels. Bottom soles are black plastic with nine metal spikes.

Bio/Historical NoteAs a minor leaguer, Billy Hamilton of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos wore these shoes on August 21, 2012 when he stole his 146th base of the season, a new professional record.

Object numberB-2012-0153

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Under Armour, Inc.

Subject Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team)

Subject Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Baseball team)

Subject Minor League Baseball

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions4 x 6 x 12 in.

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