Best of March 2011

[mikesglove]

circa 1955 Spalding "Rocky Colavito" model 1091 for $90 on ebay. The glove's in real nice condition with lots of silver stamping remaining and a pristine cloth patch.

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[mikesglove]

A circa 1960's Wilson "Bill Freehan" model A2576 catchers mitt sold for $133 on ebay. A lower end model but looks to be in unused condition.

A circa 1940-50's OK brand "Joe Flash Gordon" model 3FRB glove sold for $75 on ebay. A very nice triple tunnel web and three finger model featuring the seamless thumb.

A circa 1940's J.C. Higgins "Babe Dahlgren" base mitt sold for $34 on ebay. Mitt is in good condition, features an interesting rolled lace web.

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[vintagebrett]

A circa 1940-50's OK brand "Joe Flash Gordon" model 3FRB glove sold for $75 on ebay. A very nice triple tunnel web and three finger model featuring the seamless thumb.

Funny story on this one. It was listed on the National Pastime's site (store that used to be on main street in Cooperstown) and I tried to buy it last summer. I paid through paypal and never got the glove so I had to file a claim. Got my money back without a problem. I've been watching the seller putting stuff up and knew it would come up eventually. Was excited to see it listed for 30 dollars less than the site. First 3 finger Gordon OK I've seen.

[murphusa]

Sold tonight on ebay for $190.50

[mikesglove]

I was wondering if Brett was bidding on the OK brand 3 finger glove. Seemed like a pretty nice one. Here is the end view of the Bon Tober glove box Murph posted. Seems like a pretty rare item.

James Brine 11/2" web glove sold for $155 on ebay. Nice cloth patch and glove displays well from the front.

Vintage D&M model G45 glove sold for $70 on ebay. Tunnel loop web. Nice markings and patch

[Kenny Wel]

Brett had mentioned that the store "National Pastime" in Cooperstown has closed. It is my personal belief that the reason for the closure was the high cost of Windex and the time involved in having to clean the glass after each of my visits. If broke my heart when I saw that it closed. Now it is a candy and gift type store, so instead of being my haunt, my wife now goes there!

Ken

[mikesglove]

A 1960's Rawlings "Mickey Mantle" model XPG20 glove sold for $130 on ebay. This one is in great shape!

[mikesglove]

A nice full web Reach model 64L sold for $190 on ebay. Glove appears to be supple with no excessive wear.

[stockbuddy]

Mike, I like this old Reach 2" sewn web. Good color and nice looking glove. That looks like it would be a good, comfortable glove to play with in a game.
Dave

[mikesglove]

Really stunning 19th century base mitt closed at Legendary auctions for $1921. Mitt features a double crescent pad at the heel and top. Nice full web and hook and grommet wrist tie.

A Rawlings "Stan Musial" model PML glove, picture box and booklet sold for $1553 at Legendary Auctions. Glove had been used but was in good shape.

The MacGregor "Willie Mays" game issue glove finally closed for $3286 at Legendary Auctions. Nice looking model with the "Spider Web"

[mikesglove]

Mike, I like this old Reach 2" sewn web. Good color and nice looking glove. That looks like it would be a good, comfortable glove to play with in a game.
Dave

Some years ago while my son was in Little League we would warm up, He with his Rawlings PRO12TC and me with my Rawlings MMP Mantle HOH. My son didn't have a clue how upscale his glove was. It helped having a father who was a glove collector and knew the ins and outs of ebay and getting nice gloves on the cheap. I just couldn't resist using the MMP occasionally because it had been broken in perfectly by the former owner(s) and was a joy to play with.

[mikesglove]

A vintage 1930's Reach glove sold for $124 on ebay. A well made glove and well played also. has some inner lining wear but the patch, piping and lacing are all intact. it looks like there is an endorsement along the pinky finger. I thought I saw a B...R... but it could be wishful thinking or just the creases of the leather. I have never had any luck with that type of gamble on ebay. The endorsement could just as easily be "Sparky Adams".

[mikesglove]

A very nice circa 1938 Ken Wel "Paul Dean" model 562 glove sold on ebay for $71. The glove was one of Ken Wel's best gloves, just below the 560 Pro model. This model has some of the features of the 560 Pro but not the laced fingers.

[mikesglove]

here is one I have not heard of before, A Gerry Cosby brand out of New York City. It sold for a quick $65 BIN on ebay. Pretty cool looking glove all in all.

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[mikesglove]

A classic Spalding 1930's "Lefty Odoul" buckle back model sold for $80 on ebay. Features the trademark tied pinky/ring finger. The glove is in excellent shape despite a worn cloth patch.

A striking D&M catchers mitt circa 1910-15 sold for $63 on ebay. I wish I remembered to be online for this one. Quite a bargain in my opinion. In great shape inside and out with a perfect cloth patch. Square top design, Riveted wrist opening.