Baseball Rubbing Mud

Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud has been the go-to choice for every Major League and Minor League Baseball organization for over 40 years. This special mud is used to prep baseballs and remove their shine, making them suitable for professional games. The story of this renowned mud dates back to 1938 when an umpire complained to Lena Blackburne, a third base coach for the Philadelphia Athletics, about the poor condition of the baseballs used in the American League.

Blackburne took on the challenge of finding a solution and discovered a special mud along the tributaries of the Delaware River that had the perfect texture. Since then, Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud has been a staple in the baseball world. It does not soften the ball's cover, does not leave an odor, and does not turn the balls black.

This remarkable mud has been passed down through generations, and each year, hundreds of pounds of Magic Mud are collected and shipped to teams across the country. When you hear the umpire yell Play ball!, you can be confident that Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud is part of the game