I tried to think of gloves that inspire when non-collectors see them for the first time.
1. A Spalding 1" web with patch (not too expensive, easy to find, representative of popular era, and pretty good WOW factor for a new collector).
2. Any quality buckle back oven mitt (again, a glove most non-collectors have never seen, not expensive, and good WOW factor)
A close 3rd. A quality Nokona split finger (sets a high standard for quality and construction)