Help needed to identify 1930s glove

[Graybeard]

As someone new to the forum, I'll jump right in by asking for help.

I'd like to identify a glove used by my great-uncle, George Watkins, who played in the National League during the 1930s. Most of his seven-year career was with the Cardinals (1930-1933).

I have one photo from 1930 and two from 1931 that show him with a glove. I've cropped these parts of the photos and linked them here. The 1930 photo is the one showing a portion of the front of his uniform -- one of the "birds on the bat." Unfortunately, the quality of these enlargements is not very good.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
John Watkins

http://picasaweb.google.com/jnowat/Glov ... 7383993922

http://picasaweb.google.com/jnowat/Glov ... 7643078226

http://picasaweb.google.com/jnowat/Glov ... 0936683042

[docglov]

It s a 1920's Bill Doak' named after the old spit ball pitcher

[vintagebrett]

I would agree that it does look like a Rawlings Bill Doak glove - definitely one of the earlier models.

[softball66]

If George was playing in St. Louis in the 1930s he almost had to have been wearing a Doak Glove. I bet 80% of the Redbirds and a heck of a lot of
major leaguers had their Doaks.

[Graybeard]

Many thanks for the quick replies and expert assistance.

My next task will be to find one ....

Thanks again,
John

[nygiants]

Here are some photos of George Watkins as a Giant.

http://www.imageuploads.net/ims/pic.php ... x&i=150833

http://www.imageuploads.net/ims/pic.php ... x&i=150834

http://www.imageuploads.net/ims/pic.php ... x&i=150835