Brand: MacGregor GoldSmith Model: GK "Molded Pocket" Endorsement: Stamped Bill Dickey Signature (Hall of Fame, NY Yankees) Era: Late 1940s Country of Origin: Made in USA Up for sale is a classic piece of mid-century baseball Americana: a MacGregor GoldSmith GK model catcher's mitt. This mitt features the factory-stamped signature of Yankees legend Bill Dickey in the palm. Condition Details: Stamps: The "Bill Dickey" script is stamped into the leather (please see photos). Other stamps include "MacGregor GoldSmith," "Molded Pocket," and "Made in USA." Label: Includes the original red and black MacGregor GoldSmith woven tag, which dates this mitt to the late 1940s before the company rebranded to just "MacGregor." Leather: Authentic "game-used" condition with a dark, rich patina. There is heavy surface crazing/cracking typical for its 75+ year age, but the leather is still solid for display. Lacing: The perimeter lacing is intact, and the leather wrist strap is in good vintage shape. This is a fantastic display item for any fan of the "Bronx Bombers" or vintage baseball history.