Vintage 1986 Rawlings Gold Glove PRO-FB First Base Mitt — Horween Leather — LHT
Glove Details
Brand: Rawlings
Line: Gold Glove Series
Model: PRO-FB
Era: Circa 1986
Throw: LHT
Condition: Good
Made In: USA
Intended Use: Collectible / Light Recreational Use
About This Glove
A Piece of Baseball's Past, Built to Last
Long before today's modern glove designs, Rawlings was crafting premium leather mitts in America that were built for years of baseball.
This vintage Rawlings Gold Glove Series PRO-FB first baseman's mitt is a reminder of that era.
Believed to date to 1986, this American-made mitt features Horween leather, Rawlings' distinctive Fastback and Holdster construction, and the classic red-and-white Rawlings patches that defined generations of baseball equipment.
The rich brown leather has developed a beautiful natural patina over the decades. Its original manufacturer markings remain visible, including the production code that helps tell the story of when and how it was made.
The contrasting tan laces appear to have been replaced at some point in the mitt's history, helping preserve its functionality while leaving the character of the original leather intact.
Nearly four decades after its likely manufacture, this mitt remains a wonderful example of American baseball craftsmanship.
Whether displayed as part of a collection or brought out for an occasional game of catch, it's a glove that connects the game of today with the generations that came before.
Glove Details
- Manufacturer: Rawlings
- Series: Gold Glove / Heart of the Hide
- Model: PRO-FB
- Estimated Year: Circa 1986
- Position: First Base
- Throw: Left-Hand Throw
- Leather: Horween
- Made In: United States
- Condition: Good vintage condition with natural leather patina, visible signs of age and use, and likely replacement lacing
- Recommended Use: Collectible/display or occasional light recreational use
This is an authentic vintage mitt. As with any older piece of sporting equipment, its materials should be inspected before recreational use.
This Glove’s Story