mikesglove wrote:A nice Spalding Marvel triple tunnel "Joe DiMaggio" model 107 glove sold for $425. Glove is in pristine condition with a strong endorsement and pocket stamping. Not sure of the era, sometime in late 1930-40's. Jerry would probably know.
I've searched and searched different catalogs for the 107 for many years, but have yet to find it. I initially thought it was Canadian, but it was clearly made in the USA as per the stampings. There are several variations to the wrist strap button, including one with a train on it, so my theory is that it was produced during the war years and that they used whatever metal buttons were avaialble at the time (they were likely in short supply because of WWII). It's clearly a 1940's design, does not show up in any late 1930's Spalding catalogs, nor any of the late 1940's catalogs. My best guestimate is 1942-1945, give or take a year or two.