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The first recorded instance of any player using a Baseball glove was in Cincinnati in 1869, when Red Stockings player Doug Allison had a glove made for him by a local saddle maker. At that time, however, it was considered "unmanly" for players to seek protection for one's hands and the use of a glove was considered a sign of weakness. It would not be until the late 1870's - 1880's when gloves became widely accepted.
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What country was where the baseball glove was first made?
As baseball was developed in the United States, so was the equipment used. The first recorded instance of any player using a baseball glove was in Cincinnati in 1869, when Red Stockings player Doug Allison had a glove made for him by a local saddle maker. Some equipment such as catchers shinguards were modeled after a cricketer's leg pads but, the baseball glove, USA made.
What is the oldest baseball glove?
This is some discrepancy over who invented the first baseball glove. However, Rawlings sports manufacturing company is the first recorded manufacturer of the baseball glove and does hold the patent on this first glove.
What is the baseball glove made of?
leather
Does a softball glove need to be oiled?
Sure. A softball glove is made of the same materials that a baseball glove is made of (high grade leather). They need time to be broken in. Oiling the glove will help with this process.
What years did Cal Abrams have a baseball glove made in his name?
Nokona put out the Cal Abrams model G50 baseball glove in the early 1950s.
Why did they make the baseball glove long at first?
for scooping out throws
When did Lou gehrig get his first baseball glove?
Christmas of 1908
5 What baseball equipment was Charles Waite first to wear?
glove
First baseball player to sign contract to endorse baseball glove?
i think Phil rizzuto
You Have a 1759 jc Higgins baseball glove from sears roebuck 28 with nellie fox trademark can someone tell you the value of this glove?
This was my first baseball glove. I bought it for $2.66 @ Sears in 1958.
What country was the baseball glove invented?
Some people claim that the baseball glove was first invented in Canada. However, there has been an American patent for a baseball glove since 12345456
What year was the hutch Cincinnati magnet 44x baseball glove made?
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