Edgy MD wrote: Kids like to pimp stuff out. MLB knows this. The real scandal is a coach letting you bat with a plastic giveaway helmet, which likely provided less protection than a bare scull. No doubt. It was pretty obvious cause it had no ear flaps. Even the opposing coach should have noticed, or the ump. But in Mr Tobadas defense, he was a good man. He was one guy who had a lot of kids to coach/care for. He even would take us to White Castle after a win, paying out of his own pocket. I didn't wear it all season so maybe he did eventually bust me. I forget. I did have this devious feeling when I wore it, that I was getting over on em all. Launch one Ike!