Tony Thomas Stolen First Base shoes

Date2019 July 13

DescriptionRed polyester shoes, size 11.5, with white and red vinyl and rubber accents and light blue manufacturer logos on the inner and outer sides. Shoes have red interiors and light blue laces. Tongues are light blue mesh polyester and have red manufacturer logo decals at the top. Heel areas have blue and red vinyl "23" on them. Bottom soles are white rubber with a red manufacturer logo in the insole, with metal spikes.

Bio/Historical NoteShoes worn by Southern Maryland Blue Crabs player, Tony Thomas, when he became the first person to "steal first base" under new experimental rules in the independent Atlantic League on July 13, 2019.

Object numberB-2019-0337

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.

Subject Thomas, Tony, 1986-

Subject Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (Baseball team)

Subject Minor League Baseball

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions4.5 x 5.25 x 12.5 in.

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