Baseball glove

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  • Railroad Gloves

    Railroad Gloves
    Early in this year baseball players used railroad gloves for hand protection while catching the baseball.

  • Fingerless Glove

    Fingerless Glove
    Extremely rare fingerless style baseball glove. Wooden button with metal attachment on back strap.

  • First Padded Glove

    First Padded Glove
    In 1883 D&M created the first padded glove.

  • Pillow Style Glove

    Pillow Style Glove
    Glove with extra padding. It was shapped and made like a pillow.

  • Full Web

    Full Web
    Pennat Brand baseball gloves created the first full web fielder's glove. It helped catch the ball easier.

  • Single Web

    Single Web
    In 1926 Wilson Baseball Mitt, Model No. 638, Virgil Barnes Endorsement. Single tunnel web connects the forefinger and thumb with lace passed through sewn in loops. Player endorsements are more common.

  • 3 Finger Glove

    3 Finger Glove
    Rawlings created the 3 finger glove that provided extra padding and strength.

  • Softball Glove

    Softball Glove
    Rawlings created the first eversoftball glove. It was specifically used for just softball.

  • First Base Mit

    First Base Mit
    Rawlings created the first baseman glove. It was invented to increase fielding percentages.

  • Mickey Mantle Glove

    Mickey Mantle Glove
    Mickey Mantle famous glove that had extended fingers for better control. Rawlings sells it with Mantles autograph on it for more attraction.

  • Wilson A2000

    Wilson A2000
    The Wilson's A2000 became the official glove of the MLB.

  • Duke Snyder Glove

    Duke Snyder Glove
    This glove had a "S" shaped webbing that attatched the thumb to the palm of the glove.

  • Catcher Glove

    Catcher Glove
    In the early 1960's Rawlings created the catchers glove. It was used to make the "pop" sound by using the the heart of the hide (leather).

  • Batting gloves

    Batting gloves
    Former Major League ballplayer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson is credited with introducing the batting glove to baseball in 1960. They were used to have padding on your hands while batting.

  • Outfielder's Glove

    Outfielder's Glove
    After the 12" rule in the 1950's, companies began to make 13"-14" gloves for the outfielders in mid 1970's.

  • Infielders Glove

    Infielders Glove
    In 1990 baseball companies made gloves smaller around 10"-10.25" and used them as a infielders glove. A shorter glove is better used for fielding ground balls.

  • RPT™ SERIES

    RPT™ SERIES
    This Rawlings series was invented to be more durable by adding oil treatment.

  • PRO PREFERRED™

    PRO PREFERRED™
    This series of Rawlings gloves were created out of deerskin and kipskin. It was more comfortable to wear.

  • $400 Primo Glove

    $400 Primo Glove
    In 2007, Rawlings released a Primo glove that is worth $400. It was made with better padding.

  • REVO SOLID CORE™

    REVO SOLID CORE™
    Rawlings created this 1-piece palm construction design with a laceless heel; redefined how a glove fits, feels and functions.

  • Citations

    Citations
    "Vintage Baseball Glove Dating Guide Pre 1900s." Vintage Baseball Glove Dating Guide Pre 1900s. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. http://keymancollectibles.com/glovesmitts/pre1900.htm. "ThePostGame.monday,october 1, 2012." ThePostGame. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. http://www.thepostgame.com/node/1969. "Baseball Glove History." Epic Sports. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. <
    "Baseball Glove History." Epic Sports. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. http://baseball.epicsports.com/baseball-gloves.html.