Jason Kendall Chest Protector
Object number2004.110.2
Manufacturer
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.
Datec. 1999
MediumFabric/Leather/Metal
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club
DescriptionPadded black chest protector. At front neck is player last name embroidered in white with the Rawlings logo below. Right side has an additional oval pad attached at front shoulder. Two rows of black metal grommets curve up the center front from bottom to top. A series of black straps are attached by metal loops to the front and fasten together at the back through a leather belt and buckle. On center back leather piece is an embroidered Rawlings logo on a red background patch.Dimensions17 x 21.5 in. (43.2 x 54.6 cm)InscriptionsAt front neck "KENDALL" is embroidered in white.
MarksFront has Rawlings "R" logo below the player name at front of neck.
On center back leather piece is an embroidered "R" Rawlings logo on a red background patch.
Historical NotesChest protector worn by Jason Kendall when he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kendall played catcher for the Pirates from 1996 to 2004. During his time with the Pirates he broke many club records went to the All Star game three times.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
Related person
Jason Kendall
(founded 1974)
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