Best of February 2025

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A 1960's Rawlings Stan Musial model SM6 glove sold for $305. The auction shows what happens when a bidder with a high ceiling bid is challenged and one or the other pays the price.

Brett's SM6 glove below is in far better condition and was auctioned for $139. The glove is one of the more popular Rawlings models partly based on the iconic H-web.

A 1900's crescent pad full web glove sold for $850. It doesn't appear to have diverted finger seams. The cloth patch is missing and there a a couple seam repairs on the front. The glove presents well and overall is in remarkedly good condition for its age.

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Another Rawlings Mickey Mantle XPG6 HOH glove sold on ebay. This one is even better than last months. It sold for $529.

A 1920's Wilson model 907 glove sold for $174. Looks to be in excellent condition. It could use some leather conditioning.

A unique 1960's Nokona model N77 base mitt sold for $175. A pretty stylish mitt and one you don't often see.

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a 1940's KenWel Harry Gumbert model 564 glove sold for $149. The double button wrist strap is pretty cool. The glove overall is in great condition.

A full web Spalding glove sold for $134. A well made glove in excellent condition.

A 1960's MacGregor Willie Mays personal model GC12 glove sold for $88. A large well made glove and a popular model with collectors.

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A circa 1925 Reach grommet web Al Reach model glove sold for $473. It's in fantastic condition. There were four models. I couldn't see any stamp on the glove but I would guess this is model AR. This was Reach's flagship model back in the day. The glove comes with a partial hang tag.

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A 1968 Spalding Jim Bunning model 42-201 glove sold for $15. the seller thought this was some old softball glove. It's actually a pretty rare TOTL glove featuring a "Wonder Web" and "Extender Control Back". The glove shows a lot of play wear but miraculously still all there and in collectible condition.

A 1925 VWD base mitt sold for $174. A black leather "Semi Pro" model in great condition.

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A 1950's Tru-Play Mickey Mantle glove sold for $350. That's a rare one for sure especially in near mint condition. The glove is really well made. The 1956 patent in the pocket is from Denkert Mfg. More than likely the glove was made by Denkert for the Dreier Co. of East Brunswick NJ. The Dreier Co. was a sporting goods store established in 1869. The Tru-Play trademark was registered in 1950.

A 1940-50's George Reach Del Young model ACB glove with original box sold for $107. The glove is a lower line model and the matching box is in very nice condition.

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A really nice 1960's Spalding Roger Maris model 42-201 glove sold for $249. It features the Duo-Control Palm and is a TOTL model.

From Hunt's: A group of gloves sold for $231. Only one of them worth mentioning. It's a Rawlings Bill Doak model 5BD. What's great about it is the fact it's a rare early model from 1934-36 before the laced heel versions took over. The glove is in great shape.

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A circa 1942 Reach Robert Rolfe model 42LL glove was also part of the Hunt's auction. It is a rare TOTL glove in excellent condition.

Another group of gloves from Hunt's sold for $441. Rawlings Musial SM6, Spahn XPG3, PRO9, 1969-70 Wilson A2000, 60's 2911 BallHawk Six

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A rare 1930's Stall & Dean model 8082 three finger glove sold for $100. A nice looking glove. Too bad about the liner.

A 1960-70's Nokona Bulldog model CM70 catcher's mitt sold for $140. Flawless condition.

A 1960's MacGregor Walt Dropo model G153 base mitt sold for $97. Another flawless mitt.

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An early crescent full web glove sold for $205. It was in a weird ebay category.

A black leather Winchester base mitt sold for $220. Don't see many of these at auction. It has a great cloth patch.

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The Rawlings Bill Doak model 5BD mentioned earlier from Hunt's Auctions is now on ebay. Curious to see how it does on its own.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/146406480978?_skw=bill+doak&itmmeta=01JMQBC51SAF35JFZWX8X5EYK4&hash=item2216819c52:g:j2MAAOSwyolnuRvq&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAAwFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dFF%2Bu3YXcdAoFNTMeho6lnQNJlTZBE2qXKps7D20ppgWCoRkMHwcR43wehmU%2Bd1AiIzFikeiiaexHDN9ueudXk1Iqz0sUH8nx2cYFyTvS3v8McGOLWzyEtuiRKqj2ZUgful8ElTg4SOEpSW8gbum2A3s8OcTevjN6%2FbUctfLpiqVnejiNZbuhYQIjDyjCa%2BMHUQS%2Fhk7t6kRNIuaxhZ4JPgfx%2FNiYC3KVDGIgXjTssfw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR47RsOulZQ

A 1950's Nokona Nick Aylward catchers mitt sold for $89. A really stylish mitt in great condition.

A 1940's Victor brand from Canada Lew Fonseca model base mitt sold for $39. Looks to be near mint.

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A 1960's Rawlings Ken Boyer XPG3 HOH glove sold for $182. The glove's in great shape.

An odd looking 1960's Rawlings FP5 HOH catchers mitt sold for $46. A multi break model in excellent condition.

A super 1900's Spalding crescent base mitt sold for $240.

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An early D&M catchers mitt sold for $216. Some cool patented features on this one: fancy lace heel, grommet web. riveted perimeter band support and sewn pocket reinforcement quirk. The mitt has seen a lot of use.

A circa 1913 "Victor Special" model 16C catchers mitt sold for $29. Kind of a plain jane compared to the D&M. There are tears and loose grommets along the perimeter band. Overall a solid mitt with super factory stamps on the face.

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[quote="mikesglove"]The Rawlings Bill Doak model 5BD mentioned earlier from Hunt's Auctions is now on ebay. Curious to see how it does on its own.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/146406480978?_skw=bill+doak&itmmeta=01JMQBC51SAF35JFZWX8X5EYK4&hash=item2216819c52:g:j2MAAOSwyolnuRvq&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAAwFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dFF%2Bu3YXcdAoFNTMeho6lnQNJlTZBE2qXKps7D20ppgWCoRkMHwcR43wehmU%2Bd1AiIzFikeiiaexHDN9ueudXk1Iqz0sUH8nx2cYFyTvS3v8McGOLWzyEtuiRKqj2ZUgful8ElTg4SOEpSW8gbum2A3s8OcTevjN6%2FbUctfLpiqVnejiNZbuhYQIjDyjCa%2BMHUQS%2Fhk7t6kRNIuaxhZ4JPgfx%2FNiYC3KVDGIgXjTssfw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR47RsOulZQ

The auction brought $38 for the Doak model 5BD glove.