Seattle Mariners batting helmet worn by Ken Griffey Jr.

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A Seattle Mariners batting helmet worn by Ken Griffey Jr. The hard, plastic helmet is navy blue. There is a white, teal, navy, and silver “S” logo on the front of the helmet. There is a white and red baseball in the center of the “S”, with a teal and silver nautical compass design. There is a signature in silver ink on the brim of the hat. It reads [Ken Griffey Jr]. The proper right side of the helmet is longer than the proper left side, in order to cover the ear. There is a hole on the ear flap. There are a few small holes and a circular white sticker on the top of the helmet. The inside of the helmet has tan and grey foam padding on the back of the helmet and in the center.

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