by softball66 » May 2nd, 2013, 7:25 am
Appears to be authentic. Robinson seemed to prefer Rawlings gloves. Too bad he was never under major company glove contract. Just a few Dubows and the post-career Capricos.
I would like to see the photo matches on this BD Bob Dilliinger glove (the marker #42 is very large) The BD was a very popular infielder model for major leaguers. The patch is weird with paint on some such on it. The glove is "played to death" and like the authenticator said, poorly preserved. Yes, with the movie highlighting Jackie's career, timing couldn't be better.
Though I believe the movie only deals with Jackie's 1947 season, his departure from baseball after the 1956 is an interesting read too. According to sources, he sold his "retirement" story from baseball to Look Magazine for $50,000, a considerable sum in those days.