Up for sale is an exceptional, unplayed vintage 1952 Rawlings TM68 "Trapper" Model 1st Base Glove endorsed by Chicago Cubs first baseman Dee Fondy. This right-hand throw mitt features Rawlings' iconic "Major League Claw" construction, full perimeter eyelet lacing, and original wrist adjustment design.

Acquired from an old sporting goods store inventory where it sat on display without ever seeing field play. The leather remains smooth, structurally firm, and stiff in its original unused form, complete with jet-black, fully crisp factory stampings on both the palm and back shell.

STAMPINGS & PATENT MARKINGS

• Palm Stampings: "A Trapper Model" | "Major League Claw" | "Dee Fondy" | Rawlings TM68

• Back Stamping: "Place all fingers in this section with small & third fingers thru adjustable loop"

• Patent Numbers: PAT NO. 2,281,315 (Wrist Loop Adjustment) | PAT NO. 2,625,686 (Trapper Claw Design)

CONDITION

• Usage: Unused / New Old Stock (NOS). Zero pocket wear, ball marks, or interior sweat degradation.

• Sun Fading: Displays ever so slightly uneven, warm amber tone sun-fading across the leather shell from extended retail store window exposure.

• Leather & Hardware: Leather is supple, smooth, and crack-free. All brass eyelets, original factory lacing, wrist strap, and cloth "Rawlings Trapper" red patch are 100% intact and secure.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Rawlings

• Model: TM68

• Player Endorsement: Dee Fondy

• Position: 1st Base Mitt

• Hand: Right-Hand Throw (worn on left hand)

• Era: Circa 1952

• Country of Origin: Made in USA

An outstanding, ultra-clean survivor piece for vintage baseball glove collectors or high-end display cases.