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Lot Number: 352
Description: Rare Roberto Clemente professional model fielder's glove c.1960s. Important game glove as relates to the storied career of Clemente who is as revered today, both in Pittsburgh and throughout baseball, as when his famed number "21" roamed the outfield. Noted not only for his hitting (lifetime .307 avg. over 18 seasons culminating in his 3,000th in 1972) he displayed such prowess in the field that he was awarded (12) Gold Gloves. MacGregor KC2 model left handed glove displaying considerable usage and age wear has period "21" player identifier written on wrist strap. To the right are what letters remain from what was Clemente's name written on with "Ro" visible at start of first and "te" to end the last. "MacGregor" tag on wrist strap has largely faded but their company name and the model "KC" are prominent in the palm area. Areas of surface loss affect the outside as well as interior with additional age/usage wear throughout to include some broken webbing. Includes handwritten letter of provenance (in Spanish) relaying the details in which a teammate came to possess the glove while playing with Clemente in the Puerto Rican Leagues. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: VG-EXEstimated Price Range: ($7,500-$10,000)
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Lot 352
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Lot Number: 352
Description: Rare Roberto Clemente professional model fielder's glove c.1960s. Important game glove as relates to the storied career of Clemente who is as revered today, both in Pittsburgh and throughout baseball, as when his famed number "21" roamed the outfield. Noted not only for his hitting (lifetime .307 avg. over 18 seasons culminating in his 3,000th in 1972) he displayed such prowess in the field that he was awarded (12) Gold Gloves. MacGregor KC2 model left handed glove displaying considerable usage and age wear has period "21" player identifier written on wrist strap. To the right are what letters remain from what was Clemente's name written on with "Ro" visible at start of first and "te" to end the last. "MacGregor" tag on wrist strap has largely faded but their company name and the model "KC" are prominent in the palm area. Areas of surface loss affect the outside as well as interior with additional age/usage wear throughout to include some broken webbing. Includes handwritten letter of provenance (in Spanish) relaying the details in which a teammate came to possess the glove while playing with Clemente in the Puerto Rican Leagues. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: VG-EXEstimated Price Range: ($7,500-$10,000)
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