What does donning the tools of ignorance mean? An exploration of catcher’s gear and its significance in baseball.

“Put on the tools of ignorance and step onto the diamond. This is the call of the catcher, the backbone of the baseball team. The tools of ignorance, a phrase coined by legendary baseball player Yogi Berra, refers to the catcher’s gear, a bulky and intimidating set of equipment that includes a chest protector, shin…

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