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Lot 397
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Lot Number: 397
Description: Whitey Ford game worn glove with possible World Series attribution c.1961-62. Spalding LHT Whitey Ford model #1106 glove exhibiting evident game usage has interior pocket wear and general indications of use to both exterior and interior surfaces. A small puncture hole on the interior goes through to the back of the glove for unknown reasons. The lacings between two fingers at the top are missing, which appears to be intentional as the lacings are tied into a knot on the adjacent finger. The bottom right edge of the backstrap has some wear to the edges. "33 2/3 IN-1962 W.S." is written in period ink on the back of the glove which has also been signed by Ford in black marker. This inscription was written in reference to the incredible record established by Ford of 33 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings pitched in World Series play. The previous record was held by Babe Ruth at 29 2/3 innings, and Ford's record stood until the 2000 season when Mariano Rivera finally eclipsed the mark. While Ford broke Babe Ruth's record in the 1961 World Series, the eventual record setting total was not established until the 1962 World Series. In the second inning of Game #1, Whitey finally surrendered a run to end the streak and establish one of baseball's truly remarkable records. While it does not appear that Ford used this particular glove during the record setting game in the 1962 World Series, it is highly likely, given the dating period of the glove and the evident usage, that the offered glove saw action in World Series play. One of the more significant game used player gloves with unimpeachable provenance originating directly from the personal collection of Whitey Ford. Includes LOA from JSA (autograph) and letter of provenance signed by Whitey Ford: VG-EXEstimated Price Range: ($10,000-$15,000)
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