{"product_id":"1980s-wilson-a2002-xxl-vintage-baseball-glove-made-in-japan-lht","title":"1980s Wilson A2002-XXL Vintage Baseball Glove | Made in Japan | LHT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA piece of Wilson glove history from the 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's something special about an old baseball glove that still carries the details of the era in which it was made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Wilson A2002-XXL dates to the 1980s, when Wilson was producing some of its premium gloves in Japan. Part of the legendary A2000 family, this left-hand-throw glove features a large, traditional profile and several distinctive design elements that reflect Wilson's approach to glove construction during that period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outside of the glove carries two notable markings: Pro Back and Power Snap. The Pro Back design provides an enclosed back and distinctive wrist construction, while the Power Snap feature reflects Wilson's longstanding focus on helping a glove close securely around the ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the palm, the words Grip-Tite Pocket are stamped into the leather, a feature with roots in the original A2000 design introduced in the late 1950s. It was part of Wilson's effort to create a deeper, more secure pocket that would help fielders hold onto the ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these markings tell part of the story of how baseball gloves were designed and marketed decades ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leather shows the wear and character expected of a glove from this period. Rather than trying to erase those years, we think they're part of what makes an original vintage glove worth owning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlove Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Brand: Wilson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Series: A2000 family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Model: A2002-XXL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Era: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Manufactured in: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Throw: Left-hand throw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Back: Pro Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Wrist feature: Power Snap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pocket: Grip-Tite Pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Fair, vintage pre-owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recommended use: Collectible or light recreational use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Next Chapter Gloves Vintage Collection, this A2002-XXL offers a look back at an earlier generation of Wilson craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt isn't a new glove, and that's exactly the point. It has already lived through decades of baseball history. Now it's ready for someone who appreciates that history to give it another chapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Next Chapter Gloves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67793322541208,"sku":"NCG-0121","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/8935\/3368\/files\/NCG-0121-01.jpg?v=1792765840","url":"https:\/\/nextchaptergloves.com\/products\/1980s-wilson-a2002-xxl-vintage-baseball-glove-made-in-japan-lht","provider":"Next Chapter Gloves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}