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Lot Number: 667
Description: Historic Whitey Ford professional model bronzed fielder's glove from the 1961 World Series in which he broke Babe Ruth's consecutive scoreless innings streak. Spalding LHT professional model glove used by Ford during the 1961 World Series has been bronzed, which makes a detailed condition report impossible. Nonetheless, there is clear visual evidence of game use to the glove including pocket wear, appropriate webbing use, and backstrap wear. Spalding label (contracted glove maker for Ford in 1961) is visible under the bronze plating on the backstrap. The glove has been mounted on a custom display together with a bronzed baseball. It is unclear whether the ball is of significance or relates in any way to the record breaking game. The display also includes a copy of a black and white photograph taken during the 1961 World Series picturing Whitey Ford wearing a glove that appears to be the offered example. It was common for milestone or historic game gloves and equipment to be bronzed for display purposes, such as Roy Campanella's catcher's mitt and Don Larsen's spikes/ball from his perfect game. Babe Ruth's record for pitching 29 2/3 consecutive scoreless World Series innings stood for nearly 43 years until October 8, 1961, when Whitey Ford eclipsed the mark in Game 4 against Cincinnati. Ford established the new record the following season during the 1962 World Series for a total of 33 2/3 innings. FordÆs record lasted almost four decades until 2000, when another Yankee pitcher, Mariano Rivera, broke the mark. The offered glove represents one of the most revered post-season pitching records in baseball history from the pitcher with the most wins (10) in World Series play. The glove, ball, and photo are all removable from the display if so desired. Includes letter of provenance from Whitey Ford: VG-EX
Estimated Price: ($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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