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According to The Baseball Dictionary, Third Edition by Paul Dickson, the first documented use was on May 1, 1883, as described in the Detroit Free Press of that date. Charlie Bennett of the Tigers was the catcher.

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A chest protector serves the purpose of protecting the chest of a person. It can be used by different people for different situations. Examples would be a football player wearing one to protect against injury or a policeman wearing a bullet proof one, also to protect against harm or injury.

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