This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/31/2012.
This glove is quite special, being a part of two historic moments of Los Angeles Dodgers lore; the 1988 World Series Championship and Orel’s record breaking 59 consecutive scoreless innings streak. In 1988, Orel put together one of the best single season pitching performances in baseball history. He led the league in wins, innings, and complete games, finishing the season with a record 59 consecutive scoreless innings pitched, breaking the mark held by former Dodger Don Drysdale. (He would then add 8 more scoreless innings in his next start-Game 1 of the NLCS, but the postseason innings do not count toward the record.) He also won his first Gold Glove and was unanimously selected as the Cy Young Award winner with a record of 23–8 and a 2.26 ERA. This glove was worn during that historic record setting 59 consecutive scoreless innings streak of 1988 as well as during the 1988 postseason where Orel led his Dodgers to a World Championship. “Louisville Slugger” 125 Series model “G125-5DPC” features palm bruiser padding and premium grade leather. Player name “Orel Hershiser” is embroidered on the outer thumb in blue stitch. The glove is properly labeled, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion shows excellent use. Accompanied by a LOA from Denny Esken as well as a LOA from Orel Hershiser. Unique opportunity to own a part of baseball history with impeccable provenance. Further accompanied by a photo of Orel wearing this glove on the mound during the 1988 World Series.