Glove, Softball
Object number2024.55.1
Manufacturer
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.
Datec. 1975
OriginUnited States of America
MediumLeather; Fabric; Metal; Paint
Credit LineGift of Valerie Nicholson
DescriptionBrown leather softball glove. Fits right hand. Glove's web is comprised of woven leather strips. Index finger hole. Brown painted metal grommets around wrist opening. Two red fabric maker tags on back of glove. Inside and exterior of glove have imprinted text including Reggie Jackson facsimile signature.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 12.625 x 8.875 x 5.5 in. (32.1 x 22.5 x 14 cm)MarksBack of wrist has rectangular red fabric label with faded gold embroidered text "Rawlings" with gold and black stripe above and below text.
Back of glove below webbing is circular red fabric label with faded gold embroidered text "R".
Imprinted text on back of glove along thumb: "EDGE-U-CATED HEEL / PAT. NO. 2,995,757".
Back of glove has imprinted text along edge of pinky finger "Softball Size".
Palm and heel of glove has imprinted text that is partially illegible “…DEEP WELL / Reggie Jackson / … / XFG / Rawlings / U.S.A.”
Inside glove has imprinted text along edge of pinky finger " "The Finest In The Field!" ".
Historical NotesSoftball glove used by Valerie Nicholson when she played for the East End Debs. Label TextThe East End Debs softball team, founded in 1965 and active until 1985, had more than 80 girls and women players who contributed to the team’s success. In 1969, after winning their fourth consecutive Greater Pittsburgh championship, the Debs qualified for the final game at nationals, but lost 5-0. Four members of the team were chosen as All-Stars. The following year, the Debs captured their first national championship, beating the Pittsburgh Orioles 5-1. Sue Stead was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. In 1971, the Debs won it all again. Jeri Riedel, named MVP of the national championship, allowed only six hits in five games during the tournament. The team added another national and multiple regional titles through the years, creating a reputation for excellence.
Previous owner
Valerie Nicholson
Related institution
East End Debs
Related person
Reginald Martinez Jackson
(born 1946)
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