EG: 23=@#

He gives his explanation starting around 2:08

junior hits 600 becoming the fourth* major leaguer to do so

*legitimately, that is

Yeah, those last 116 by that Ruth guy can’t really be considered legitimate, since he never had to face Satchel Paige or any other players trapped in the Negro Leagues.

I’ve seen Osgood’s up, but I’ve never seen Hasek’s up. I’m not saying I’m right, by the way. Just going off all that I’ve seen.

If anyone has an image of Hasek’s cage up, I’d almost pay for that image. ;o)

However, the helmet’s are certainly very different… of that much I am sure.

Walaitis said:

Walaitis said:

I’ve never seen a sadder photo in my life.

http://tv.yahoo.com/...

Oops … Meant this one:

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Dammit, Yahoo!

It’s picture 11 in that slide show.

this one?

that’s just sad man

Teebz said:

SWC Susan (aka Tex) said:

Jim said:

Cool slide show of Hasek’s career. LOVE the second pic. One of my favorite Unis.
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First, let me say I have not been reading ALL the dailies… Having said that, I find it amazing that both Hasek AND Osgood wear plain masks. I know there has to be a story why…

Hasek does not wear a regular mask like Osgood does. Hasek’s is a hybrid. Osgood’s cage actually can still flip open. Hasek’s is part of his helmet.

They look similar, but they are completely different in terms of the way they are made.

Are you sure? i’m pretty sure both cages are just screwed on with 2 screws. Both can flip open. The only difference is hasek has some weird modern helmet, osgood still has the classic cooper helmet and cats-eye cage.

Absolutely sure. Hasek’s mask and helmet are made by the Warwick Mask Company. The helmet is of one piece fibreglass, and provides a considerable amount of safety compared to Osgood’s helmet, and even more safety than current helmets on goalies. The cage on Hasek’s mask is designed to push away from the face for ease of putting it on his head, but not to come open.

Osgood’s mask is the same style that was designed and worn by Vladimir Tretiak. Called a “cat’s eye” mask, the cage is designed to open up. However, due to the design of the helmet, it was abandoned by the majority of goaltenders due to the helmet’s inability to deflect the full-force of slapshots. Concussions are more common in this type of helmet.

Osgood continues to wear the old-style mask because he says he can see better out of it. Hasek is more old-school, and continues to wear what he honed his trade in.

Walaitis said:

I’ve never seen a sadder photo in my life.

http://tv.yahoo.com/...

Oops … Meant this one:

http://tv.yahoo.com/...

Dammit, Yahoo!

It’s picture 11 in that slide show.

I’ve never seen a sadder photo in my life.

http://tv.yahoo.com/...

Oops … Meant this one:

http://tv.yahoo.com/...

http://tv.yahoo.com/...