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Almost immediately the Decker Mitt gained in popularity, but it wasn't until Harry Latina's addition to the style of the mitt that lead it to being as effective as it is today. In an effort to make it easier to catch the ball, Latina added more depth to the mitt giving it a stronger grip...
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In an effort to make it easier to catch the ball, Latina added more depth to the mitt giving it a stronger grip. Even with Latina's contribution, catcher's still caught with two hands to maintain possession. This was common until the hinged mitt was introduced in the 1960's...
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