Vintage Baseball Glove Forum

Was surprised to find this A2000 stamped with a J1673 in the palm. I expected this to be an XLO, but at only 11.75" and having no XLO marking (Just "THE A2000") on the thumb I am led to believe it's something a bit unique.

Anyone have any thoughts?

That's the general area where Wilson stamped their pro stock gloves, the inside thumb. Usually these would have only four numbers. Haven't seen a letter in front of the four numbers like this but I've not seen that many pro stock gloves. Now to figure out whose initials E.W. are? Likely a minor leaguer bu who knows?