Up for sale is a vintage 1950s Spalding "Al Dark Personal Model" leather baseball glove (Model 1061). Made in the USA, this classic mid-century glove features Spalding's signature "Wrist-Lock" strap, "E-Z Flex" heel hinge, and patent stamping on the pinky finger.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Spalding

• Model Number: 1061

• Player Endorsement: Al Dark (Personal Model)

• Era: 1950s (circa 1954)

• Country of Manufacture: Made in U.S.A.

• Patents & Features: PAT. NO. 2354601, Wrist-Lock, E-Z Flex, Form Pocket

CONDITION

In exceptional vintage condition with smooth, supple brown leather and remarkably sharp, dark palm stamps. The blue and red woven Spalding cloth wrist patch is bright, fully attached, and extremely clean. Minor, expected age wear and light surface drying around the lower heel lacing grommets. All original leather lacing remains intact and tight.