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2008 Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Mariners733 viewsJason during an interview with NESN during the Pre-Game show on his different gear for charity (Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day):
"It was just an idea that the guy that makes my gear came up with. He asked me awhile ago if it was something I would think about doing and it's turned out to be kind of fun for me."
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees721 viewsJason Varitek looks on against the New York Yankees on July 4, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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Memorial Day 2008 - Safeco Field - Red Sox @ Mariners706 viewsJason's gear, designed by All-Star is done in camouflage for Memorial Day. The gear will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund.
Screen cap made by me!
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June 15, 2008 - Father's Day Catchers Gear695 viewsJason behind the plate in his special Fathers Day gear with light blue accents made by All-Star.
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May 9, 2008 - Mothers Day Auction Items689 viewsNESN shows off Jason's gear, made by All-Star Equipment Company. The gear will be auctioned off on MLB.com after the game on Mothers Day. Jason is not scheduled to catch, but will wear the gear in the bullpen.
All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees688 viewsNEW YORK - JULY 04: Jason Varitek #33 of the Boston Red Sox stands on the field against the New York Yankees on July 4, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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2008 Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Mariners683 viewsJason walks towards the dugout at Safeco Field wearing his camouflage gear. The gear was made by All-Star Equipment Company. The gear will be auctioned off at MLB.com after the game with proceeds going to the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund.
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Jason's mitt676 viewsJason uses an All-Star modified 33-inch CM3000SBT Pro-Elite model catcher's mitt. He has a well-worn 35-inch version in case he catches knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield.
From Stan Jurga Jr., All-Star Sports Equipment:
"We get tons of e-mails asking why his web is so floppy. Well, rest assured that it is by design, and it serves a purpose.
Every good catcher knows to catch the ball in the pocket, not the web. This is one reason to train and do drills with undersized training mitts. So why the floppy web if you catch in the pocket? Jason tunes the lacing to be loose to help snag and control wild pitches and pop flies.
The floppy web helps to snag and trap the ball under these situations. If the ball has a lot of spin, it helps prevent the ball from popping out. If he’s straining to either side and barely makes contact with the ball and gets it in the web, then the loose web helps to trap the ball."
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2008 Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Mariners672 viewsThe camouflage gear will be sold at auction on MLB.com with proceeds going to the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund.
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2008 Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Mariners650 viewsJason during an interview with NESN on his different gear for charity (Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day):
"It'll be a little different for me because I tend to be more conservative, but it's going to go to some good causes."
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Jason's mitt630 viewsFrom Stan Jurga Jr., All-Star Sports Equipment:
"In order to get the web this loose, we provide him with extra long rawhide so he can relace the web to his liking.
Honestly, my dad and I are worried that one of these days a ball is going to get through that web. But you’ve gotta go with what works for you."
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Pre-Game Ceremony - June 11, 2008613 viewsClose-up: Jason's All-Star catchers equipment.
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees585 viewsDuring Derek Jeter's first at-bat, he walked up to the plate and said something to Jason that made the Captain laugh. Later it was learned that Jeter asked him, "So, does Evil Knievel know you took his outfit?"
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Pre-Game Ceremony - June 11, 2008558 viewsJason makes a face at the idea of giving up his glove to the Hall of Fame....
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2008 Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Mariners551 viewsJason is greeted in the dugout with a pat on the head from Tito.
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2008 Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Mariners551 viewsApparently the camo gear was well-received by his teamates as he gets the fist-pump from Manny Ramirez....
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees544 views
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June 15, 2008 - Father's Day Catchers Gear543 viewsJason shows off his Fathers Day catchers year as he walks towards the dugout prior to the start of the game in Cincinnati.
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2008 Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Mariners541 viewsAnd a fist-pump from the Big Papi!
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2008 Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Mariners539 viewsA fist-pump from Coco Crisp...
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Jason's mitt539 viewsHere is a great photo of Jason's mitt from fan Becky Anderson!
*Thank you to Becky!
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June 15, 2008 - Father's Day Auction Items537 viewsA close-up of Jason's gear, made by All-Star Equipment Company. The gear will be auctioned off on MLB.com after the game on Fathers Day.
All proceeds from the auction go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
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Pre-Game Ceremony - June 11, 2008521 views"They wanted my glove but I said 'I can't really part with my glove, 'cause that's my baby!'"
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June 15, 2008 - Father's Day Catchers Gear516 viewsAnother close-up of the Fathers Day gear as Jason adjusts the straps on his shin guards.
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Pre-Game Ceremony - June 11, 2008513 viewsClose-up: Jason's All-Star catchers equipment. The equipment was given to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in a pre-game ceremony at Fenway. The gear was worn during Jon Lester's no-hitter on May 19th.
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2008 Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Mariners511 viewsA pat on the back from Kevin Cash....
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Pre-Game Ceremony - June 11, 2008505 viewsJason during an interview during the pre-game show:
"They're getting my full catchers gear from the no-hitter. After the game, they got it decaled and authenticated. Not knowing why, then the next day they asked if they could have something and I said, 'well, I have my catchers gear. They wanted my glove."
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June 15, 2008 - Father's Day Auction Items503 viewsJason Varitek, still recoving from a bout with strep throat, spoke with NESN's Heidi Watney about the special gear designed for him by All-Star. The gear will be auctioned for charity. Clearly his favorite was the camouflage gear worn on Memorial Day that was auctioned off on MLB.com with proceeds going to the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund.
"It started off as something fun...and then sometimes it's like maybe I'm being ridiculous, but the camo (gear) was really fun!"
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees496 views
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day Auction Items491 viewsOnce again, Jason and the Jurga's from All-Star Sports Equipment got together for charity. Jason wore this gear for the Fourth of July game at Yankee Stadium. The gear will be auctioned off at MLB.com with proceeds going to Children's Hospital Boston.
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July 4, 2008 - Pre Game Interview486 viewsJason talks about his special Fourth of July gear:
"Sometimes [Children's Hospital] get forgotten a little bit with the Jimmy Fund."
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July 4, 2008 - Pre Game Interview479 viewsJason talks about the special gear that was made for him by All-Star:
"Children's Hospital Boston has been a part of everything that got me involved with charities. They have always held a dear place in my heart because of girl named Jennifer Lynn Kennedy who spent time there at the hospital."
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees462 viewsGame day photo: Jim McIsaac / Getty
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June 15, 2008 - Father's Day Auction Items459 viewsJason talks to Heidi Watney about how the special gear and the idea to put it up for auction came to be, "I mean I don't really step out on a limb that much, the catching company came to me with some ideas to do this for these opportunities and it's worked really well."
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees451 viewsJason walks back to the plate after running towards a foul ball that went into the stands.
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees445 viewsAnother close-up of Jason's gear.
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees439 views"Captain America" behind the plate in his specially made All-Star gear that will be auctioned off on MLB.com for charity after the game.
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees435 viewsA close-up of Jason's shin guards.
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May 9, 2008 - Pre-Game Interview 430 viewsJason on NESN about the special gear he will wear that will go up for auction after the Mother's Day game:
"It was an idea that actually came from the people that make the catcher's gear at All-Star, Stan Jurga and Stan Jurga Jr. They presented it to me and said, 'Hey, this is something we are thinking of that we could possibly do for Mother's Day."
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May 9, 2008 - Pre-Game Interview 428 viewsOn the special equipment made by All-Star:
"Each one will raise money - one for the Susan G. Koman Foundation (Mother's Day), one for prostate cancer research (Father's Day) and the other one (Memorial Day) will go to help kids who have lost parents in Iraq or overseas."
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May 9, 2008 - Pre-Game Interview 424 viewsJason says that All-Star also made special gear for him to wear for Father's Day and Memorial Day games that will also be auctioned off to raise money for good causes.
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees416 viewsThe YES Network's Michael Kay calls Jason, "Captain America".
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July 4, 2008 - Independence Day - Red Sox @ Yankees400 views
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The Irish Captain - St. Patrick's Day, 2009375 viewsA close-up of Jason's St. Patrick's Day gear.
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The Irish Captain - St. Patrick's Day, 2009352 viewsA close-up of Jason's gear.
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The Irish Captain - St. Patrick's Day, 2009352 viewsJason stands at home plate during drills prior to the game against the Twins.
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The Irish Captain - St. Patrick's Day, 2009349 viewsJason's St. Patrick's Day gear will be sold at auction on RedSox.com with proceeds going to Jason's favorite charity - Children's Hospital Boston.
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The Irish Captain - St. Patrick's Day, 2009346 viewsRed Sox vs. Twins in Fort Myers, Florida.
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July 4, 2009 - Independence Day334 viewsJason Varitek during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park.
Photo: Presswire
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Mother's Day - 2009330 viewsJason's catching gear from Stan Jurga, Jr. at All-Star Sports.
From Stan Jr. : "At spring training Tek was really psyched about doing the special holiday gear again this year."
After Mother's Day, the set will be sold at auction on MLB.com with the proceeds going to the Susan G. Koman Foundation.
*Thank you to Mr. Jurga!
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Mother's Day 2009 - May 10, 2009 - Rays @ Red Sox328 viewsThank you to Anna Harkey for the screen capture.
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The Irish Captain - St. Patrick's Day, 2009321 viewsJason gets ready for the first inning of their game against the Twins for the Mayor's Cup. The Red Sox won 9-5.
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The Irish Captain - St. Patrick's Day, 2009310 viewsA sneak preview:
"We made Tek a special set of Kelley Green and White catcher's gear for St Patty's day - complete with shamrocks next to the Tek embroidered on the throat. Last year we did something similar, but they were away at the Yankees, and theYankees are too cool to wear green uniforms, so it didn't make sense for Tek to wear the gear. Also, he's way too humble to do something like that on his own that would call so much attention to him alone." -- Stan Jurga, Jr., All-Star Sports.
*Thank you to Stan for sending this along!
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May 25, 2009 - Memorial Day Gear307 viewsHere is a photo of Jason's chest protector which he will wear during the Memorial Day game in Minnesota against the Twins.
Thank you to Stan Jurga, Jr. of All-Star Sports!
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May 25, 2009 - Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Twins306 viewsJason takes his position behind home plate in his camouflage gear.
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May 25, 2009 - Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Twins301 views
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May 25, 2009 - Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Twins295 views
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July 4, 2009 - Independence Day280 viewsTek's gear for the 4th! The gear will be worn in the game against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park and then will be raffled off at Netraffle.com for Celebrities for Charity with proceeds going to Saints Medical Center.
Go to www.CelebritiesforCharities.org
From Stan Jurga, Jr., All-Star Sports:
"Pretty similar to last year’s design, but in our new CP30 chest protector model. We think it pops even more than last year’s!"
Thank you to both Stan and Brad Jurga!
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May 25, 2009 - Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Twins276 viewsBoston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek gets ready for their game against the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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May 25, 2009 - Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Twins272 viewsClose-up of Jason's camo shin guards.
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May 25, 2009 - Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Twins269 viewsThe camouflage gear will be sold at auction on MLB.com with proceeds going to the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund.
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May 25, 2009 - Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Twins268 views
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July 4, 2009 - Independence Day261 viewsIs Ichiro Suzuki checking out Captain America after striking out in the first inning?
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July 4, 2009 - Independence Day255 viewsScreen capture taken by me.
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August 15, 2009 - Red Sox @ Rangers254 viewsTek is his new blue All-Star gear.
Thank you so much to fan Joshua Trudell for capturing the Captain in his new gear!
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June 21, 2009 - Father's Day Auction Items249 viewsA close-up of Jason's gear, made by All-Star Equipment Company. The gear will be auctioned off on MLB.com after the game on Fathers Day.
All proceeds from the auction go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
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May 25, 2009 - Memorial Day - Red Sox @ Twins242 views
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July 4, 2009 - Independence Day228 viewsScreen capture taken by me.
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July 4, 2009 - Independence Day226 viewsTek's gear for the 4th! The gear will be worn in the game against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park and then will be raffled off at Netraffle.com for Celebrities for Charity with proceeds going to Saints Medical Center.
Go to www.CelebritiesforCharities.org
From Stan Jurga, Jr., All-Star Sports:
"Pretty similar to last year’s design, but in our new CP30 chest protector model. We think it pops even more than last year’s!"
Thank you to both Stan and Brad Jurga!
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July 4, 2009 - Independence Day218 viewsJason in a great "Captain America" pose.
*Thank you to Sterling!!
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July 4, 2009 - Independence Day218 viewsScreen capture taken by me.
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Mother's Day 2009 - May 10, 2009 - Rays @ Red Sox217 viewsScreen capture 1: Jason wears special catcher's gear designed by All-Star. The gear will be sold at Auction on MLB.com with proceeds going to the Susan G. Koman Foundation.
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Mother's Day 2009 - May 10, 2009 - Rays @ Red Sox211 viewsScreen capture 2: Jason wears special catcher's gear designed by All-Star.
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July 4, 2009 - Independence Day201 viewsTek's mask for the 4th! The gear will be worn in the game against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park and then will be raffled off at Netraffle.com for Celebrities for Charity with proceeds going to Saints Medical Center.
Go to www.CelebritiesforCharities.org
Thank you to both Stan and Brad Jurga!
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Mother's Day 2009 - May 10, 2009 - Rays @ Red Sox198 viewsThank you to Anna Harkey for the screen capture!
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Penny's Gear194 viewsFan Penny Linville purchased Jason's 2009 Memorial Day gear.
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July 4, 2009 - Independence Day187 viewsScreen capture taken by me.
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August 10, 2009 - Fenway Park173 viewsJason poses with Sharon Tetreault of North Kingston, RI.
Sharon won Jason's All-Star Fourth of July gear which was raffled off at Celebrities for Charities.
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August 10, 2009 - Fenway Park161 viewsJason meets Sharon Tetreault at Fenway Park prior to Monday's game. Sharon entered and won the Jason Varitek Equipment Raffle sponsored by Celebrities for Charities.
*Thank you to Sharon for allowing me to use the photos, and to Kaitlyn Montagna from Celebrity Marketing for sending them!
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Penny's gear160 viewsFan Penny Linville purchased Jason's 2009 St. Patrick's Day gear.
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August 10, 2009 - Fenway Park139 viewsJason autographs his chest protector.
The equipment (his All-Star Fourth of July game-used and autographed mask, chest protector, and shin guards) was presented to Sharon by Jason prior to game against the Detroit Tigers.
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August 10, 2009 - Fenway Park135 viewsJason autographs a shin guard for Sharon.
The raffle raised over $20,000 for Saints Medical Center!
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August 10, 2009 - Fenway Park134 viewsOne more piece to sign....
*Thank you to Ms. Kaityn Montagna, Production Manager for Celebrity Marketing Inc., for the photos!
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2010 Father's Day gear131 viewsJason's special gear for Father's Day.
Photo courtesy of Stan Jurga, Jr., All-Star Sports.
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The All-Star!128 viewsJason uses an All-Star modified 33-inch CM3000SBT Pro-Elite model catcher's mitt.
Great close-up by Scott Dunham.
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So close...113 views...you could try it on!
Photo taken by Scott Dunham.
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Tek's paddle mitt113 viewsThis is the All-Star brand training mitt, model CM100TM.
Photo taken by Scott Dunham.
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Mother's Day, 2010 - May 9th102 viewsTek's pink gear for Mother's Day, worn to support Breast Cancer Research during Sunday's game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.
Photo taken by: Stan Jurga, Jr., All-Star Sports
*Thank you Stan!!
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May 30, 2010 - Red Sox vs Royals87 viewsMemorial Day, 2010 - Camo Catcher: Jason heads to the field wearing camouflage catchers gear in honor of Memorial Day. The gear will be won by one lucky fan in a raffle at Celebrites for Charity website in the near future.
http://www.celebritiesforcharity.org/
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Mother's Day 2010 - May 9th75 viewsTek's pink gear for Mother's Day, worn to support Breast Cancer Research during Sunday's game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.
Photo taken by: Stan Jurga, Jr., All-Star Sports
*Thank you Stan!!
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May 30, 2010 - Red Sox vs Royals66 viewsCamo catcher: Another capture of Jason's gear which will be raffled off at the Celebrities for Charity website.
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May 30, 2010 - Red Sox vs Royals54 viewsCamo catcher: Jason catches Jon Lester in his All-Star Memorial Day gear. Both the Red Sox and the Royals wore their Memorial Day baseball caps on Sunday afternoon because both teams will have a day off on Monday.
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