Ichiro Suzuki 3000th Major League Hit elbow guard

Date2016 August 07

DescriptionBlack nylon elbow guard with netting and straps with padded areas. There is a break between the two areas, the top section is slightly larger and the bottom section is smaller. There is a raised silver manufacturer logo in the top middle of the bottom section with "Ichiro" in silver embroidery on an applique below this. There is an MLB Authentication hologram sticker below "Ichiro." Interior of the guard has black foam padding. The guard attaches with elastic straps on the back side looped through metal buckles on the bottom and a plastic ring at the top.

Bio/Historical NoteElbow guard worn by Ichiro Suzuki for his 3,000th hit of his career in the US. Ichiro became the 30th player to reach 3,000 hits. He is the first Japanese player to reach 3,000 hits and the fourth player from outside the United States to do so. He is the seventh player ever to notch 3,000 hits as well as 500 stolen bases.

Object numberB-2016-0310

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Mizuno Kabushiki Kaisha

Subject Suzuki, Ichirō, 1973-

Subject Miami Marlins (Baseball team)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

protective wear

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions6 x 9 x 2.5 in.

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