{"product_id":"vintage-1986-rawlings-gold-glove-pro-fb-first-base-mitt-horween-leather-lht","title":"Vintage 1986 Rawlings Gold Glove PRO-FB First Base Mitt — Horween Leather — LHT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Piece of Baseball's Past, Built to Last\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong before today's modern glove designs, Rawlings was crafting premium leather mitts in America that were built for years of baseball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Rawlings Gold Glove Series PRO-FB first baseman's mitt is a reminder of that era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearly four decades after its likely manufacture, this mitt remains a wonderful example of American baseball craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlove Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Manufacturer: Rawlings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Series: Gold Glove \/ Heart of the Hide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Model: PRO-FB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Estimated Year: Circa 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Position: First Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Throw: Left-Hand Throw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Leather: Horween\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Made In: United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Condition: Good vintage condition with natural leather patina, visible signs of age and use, and likely replacement lacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Recommended Use: Collectible\/display or occasional light recreational use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentic vintage mitt. As with any older piece of sporting equipment, its materials should be inspected before recreational use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Next Chapter Gloves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67787902517400,"sku":"NCG-0117","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/8935\/3368\/files\/NCG-0117-01.jpg?v=1792723301","url":"https:\/\/nextchaptergloves.com\/products\/vintage-1986-rawlings-gold-glove-pro-fb-first-base-mitt-horween-leather-lht","provider":"Next Chapter Gloves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}