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Catchers Mitt Collection

A catcher's mitt is more than just a piece of equipment - it's a symbol of dedication, hard work, and passion for the game

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Rube Marquard, New York, NL & Paddy Livingston, Philadelphia, AL at World Series (baseball), 1911

Rube Marquard, New York, NL & Paddy Livingston, Philadelphia, AL at World Series (baseball), 1911.

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Tom Needham, Cubs, 11/5/13, 11/5/1913.. Creator: Bain News Service

Tom Needham, Cubs, 11/5/13, 11/5/1913.. Creator: Bain News Service
Tom Needham, Cubs, 11/5/13, 11/5/1913..

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Calvo?, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Calvo?, between 1913 and 1918

Calvo?, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Calvo?, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Calvo?, between 1913 and 1918. Baseball player

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917
Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. USA

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Clyde Milan, Washington Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Clyde Milan, Washington Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Clyde Milan, Washington Al (Baseball), 1913
Clyde Milan, Washington American League (Baseball), 1913

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Chester 'Pinch' Thomas, Boston Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Chester "Pinch" Thomas, Boston Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Chester "Pinch" Thomas, Boston American League (Baseball), 1913

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Carl Zamloch, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Carl Zamloch, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Carl Zamloch, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913
Carl Zamloch, Detroit American League (Baseball), 1913

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Bobby Veach, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Bobby Veach, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bobby Veach, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913
Bobby Veach, Detroit American League (Baseball), 1913

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Baseball, Professional - St. Louis Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baseball, Professional - St. Louis Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball, Professional - St
Baseball, Professional - St. Louis Players, 1913

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Baseball, Professional - Detroit Players, Dauss, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baseball, Professional - Detroit Players, Dauss, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Baseball, Professional - Detroit Players, Dauss, 1914

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Baseball, Professional - St. Louis Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baseball, Professional - St. Louis Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball, Professional - St
Baseball, Professional - St. Louis Players, 1913

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Baseball, Professional - St. Louis Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baseball, Professional - St. Louis Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball, Professional - St
Baseball, Professional - St. Louis Players, 1913

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Baseball - Professional Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baseball - Professional Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball - Professional Players, 1913
Baseball - Professional Players, 1913

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Maye Noma, behind the plate, and Tomi Nagao, at bat, in a practice game between members of the Chick-a-dee softball team

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Rural filling stations become community centers, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939

Rural filling stations become community centers, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fourth of July, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Rural filling stations become community centers and general loafing grounds

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Rural filling station becomes community center... for loafing, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Rural filling station becomes community center... for loafing, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Rural filling station becomes community center and general grounds for loafing. The men in baseball suits are on a local team which will play a game nearby. The team is called the Cedargrove Team

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Illustration of a girl catching a baseball

Illustration of a girl catching a baseball

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Illustration of a Parasaurolophus baseball catcher

Illustration of a Parasaurolophus baseball catcher

Background imageCatchers Mitt Collection: Baseball In Union Suits

Baseball In Union Suits
United States: c. 1928. A man in union suit batting and boy in union suit catching



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A catcher's mitt is more than just a piece of equipment - it's a symbol of dedication, hard work, and passion for the game. From the first time you put it on, you know that you are part of something special. The way it fits snugly around your hand, offering protection and support as you crouch behind home plate, ready to receive whatever comes your way. The leather worn from countless games and practices tells a story of perseverance and resilience. Each scuff and mark represents a battle won or lost, but always with the determination to keep going. The smell of sweat mixed with dirt reminds you of all the hours spent perfecting your craft, honing your skills to be the best at what you do. When that ball comes flying towards you at breakneck speed, there is no fear - only focus. Your catcher's mitt becomes an extension of yourself as you reach out to make that crucial catch or block that wild pitch. It's not just about making plays; it's about being there for your team when they need you most. So next time you see a catcher's mitt on the field, remember all the blood, sweat, and tears that went into making it what it is today. It's not just a glove - it's a badge of honor for those who wear it proudly and play with heart every single day.