Although I never could understand why schools celebrate Columbus Day since he was one of the biggest mass murderers this side of Hitler, I don't really complain because I have the day to do some errands and look for gloves.
I had to go to pick up tickets at a local book store because two of my favorite authors are coming for book signings and on the way home I popped into a Play It Again Sports. I found the used gloves and lo and behold, what should be there but a Rawlings XPG26 Mickey Mantle! I was sort of shocked to see this at Play It Again but I quickly paid and left. The glove is very nice - leather is soft and supple, stampings are strong. Tag shows some wear but is pretty nice. Only a little ink on the inner lining. Awesome glove! I'll get some pictures up when the lanolin is done drying. Not something I plan on keeping so if someone out there is interested, let me know.