need your expert help

[cbrandis]

just got this catcher's mitt. having some issues with identifying.
It's a Wilson, with a buckleback, with the odd model number of K225
signature seems clear enough. so who is it?
my guess?
maybe jack crouch
but cannot find any wilson reference since he played in 1933

[vintagebrett]

Maybe a minor league player, Jack Ernst??

[cbrandis]

that's a thought (and a better one than Crouch at this point). will research some minor league stuff.
Did wilson get endorsements from minor leaguers, like nokona and such?
thanks

[ScottWNJ]

Well I don't know about my "expert" help, but I found a John Oliver Ernst who played minor league baseball for Wilkes Barre and Williamsport teams from 1925-1937. He also played football for several NFL teams, including the New York Yankees! No mention of any Major League Baseball experience. This could be the guy on your glove.