Letter of introduction

[Kenny Wel]

Thank you for allowing me to join your group. I have been "lurking" for some time, so I have decided to step forward and register.

I have enjoyed viewing the pictures of mitts you have found, as well as the before and after photos. I have appreciated the information regarding mitt cleaning and restoration products and tips.

I am primarily interested in Ken-Wel items. This came about as I learned that the father of a woman I work with was the master glove cutter of a sporting goods manufacturer I had never heard of. After some research, I started looking for Ken-Wel items. Over two years, I have collected 2 mitts, 2 bats, a catcher's mask, an unused scorebook and a catalog. I am hoping to come across a ball.

I am currently working on reconditioning a Johnny Mize trapper to give to my son for his birthday.

[johnmilner]

Welcome aboard from one newbie to another!
That's an awesome gift to give your son. Nothing like the gift of a baseball glove from your father

Ryan

[Kenny Wel]

Thanks, Ryan.

I am hoping that he likes it. I know old mitts are not on the top of most 18 year old's wish lists, but I think he will appreciate it. Baseball is one of the things that we share...both watching games and baseball history. He is a noted first basemen in high school, which is why I chose the glove model that I did for this project.

It is a rather easy project. Essentially cleaning, conditioning, replacing lost eyelets, and relacing. The leather itself is in very good condition. I plan on making a tag that is comprised of a vintage Johnny Mize card and Mize's statitics to attach to the mitt. I attach photos when I'm done.

Ken