by softball66 » October 11th, 2012, 9:02 am
Some comments on Mike's picture postings. THANKS MIKE!!
Ron Carlson, of Dallas and still an active glove collector, purchased the Ripper Collins collection of gloves and other pieces. I believe Collins passed away in the Houston area and Ron purchased several gloves and items from his family. I believe the ambidextrous glove was included in those purchases. Ripper worked for Wilson in his post career days -- 1950s -- and had his signature affixed to the Wilson top of line 1b mitt sold at that time.
I thought it was curious that Ed Lopat (pictured above) Allie Reynolds and Vic Raschi, bulwark of the 1950s Yankees pitching staff along with Ford, ALL are usually seen wearing Wilson gloves. Yet, none of these outstanding pitchers ever had their signature endorsement on a Wilson glove. Though none are hall of famers and all deceased, their signed autographs are quite valuable.
Noticed the other day that only Don Larsen and Yogi Berra are the only NY Yankee players left alive from the 1956 Yankee World Series "perfect game," according to Larsen quote.