June 21, 2017 Summer Games Catalog Auction (#48)

Lot #339:

1970s Lou Brock St. Louis Cardinals Game-Used Mitt (Photo-Matched • Sourced From Brock's Business Manager)

Lou Brock was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985 on the first ballot. The six-time All-Star is a two-time World Series champion and is second all-time in stolen bases only behind Rickey Henderson. Brock’s No. 20 is retired by the St. Louis Cardinals. MacGregor manufactured "Custom Pro Model" glove model KCLPX. The pocket is worn in and shows great use. Inside the pocket reads “PREMIUM PROHIDE”, “NATURAL BALL POCKET” and “flex-pad” in black. On the wrist strap is the “MacGregor” logo. On the thumb loop and index finger is the player number “#20” inscribed in period faded black marker. This historic piece of baseball is in outstanding condition and shows great use. We have been able to photo-match Brock wearing this exact glove in an undated photo from the 1970s wearing a Cardinal uniform. This glove is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion show excellent use. This glove was originally sourced from from Brock's Business Manager and this is the first time it is being offered publicly.

Please note that the photo-matching and grading authentication work on this jersey was performed by a new hobby service for game-used material PM&G. More information can be found at Photo-Match.com