Who was the first catcher in the history of baseball to wear a mask?
- Muddy Ruel , 1924
- Fred Thayer, 1877
- Bill Lennon, 1871
- Hank Gowdy, 1917
Answer
The correct answer is B) Fred Thayer, 1877.
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