{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-rawlings-g350-kirby-hig-higbe-baseball-glove-professionally-restored","title":"Vintage 1940s Rawlings G350 Kirby “Hig” Higbe Baseball Glove – Professionally Restored","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"t64ylk\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1421\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA Restored Glove from Baseball’s Golden Era\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eThis vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eRawlings G350 Kirby “Hig” Higbe model baseball glove\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a tangible connection to the game as it was played during the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eCarefully cleaned, conditioned, lettering repainted and completely relaced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eThe Craftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e, this glove retains the deep color, traditional construction, and unmistakable character that make early player-model gloves so compelling to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eThe newly installed chestnut color leather laces provide a striking contrast against the glove’s rich, dark leather while allowing its original shape, markings, and decades of character to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"156q7zy\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eThe Kirby “Hig” Higbe Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eWalter Kirby “Hig” Higbe was a hard-throwing right-handed pitcher whose major-league career extended from 1937 through 1950. He enjoyed his greatest success with Brooklyn, tying for the National League lead with 22 victories during the Dodgers’ 1941 pennant-winning season. He was also selected to the 1946 All-Star Game. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003ePlayer-endorsed gloves like the Rawlings G350 allowed young players and fans to take the field with equipment bearing the name of a major-league star. Decades later, surviving examples offer collectors a direct connection to both the player and the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2vw2se\" data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003eProfessionally Restored by The Craftsman’s Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003eThe restoration was performed carefully to preserve the glove’s vintage appearance rather than erase its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u1s5cf\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003eRestoration work included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ko05uy\" data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003eThorough cleaning of the leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ko05uy\" data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003eRepainted lettering to bring back original look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nx4pcs\" data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003eConditioning to replenish and protect the glove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ha40v\" data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eComplete relace with new natural-tan leather laces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vqx00u\" data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003eCareful detailing around the fingers, web, heel, and markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lctzjv\" data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eFinal shaping and inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g6ikf1\" data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003eHand-finished by The Craftsman’s Works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003eThe glove still displays the natural creasing, surface variation, and age-earned character expected from an authentic vintage piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1it9keo\" data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eGlove details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3651\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1alla7m\" data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3309\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qbptjg\" data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e G350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"143o4wz\" data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003ePlayer model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kirby “Hig” Higbe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g9qv5q\" data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3376\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dyam4a\" data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3420\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"159gvzi\" data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3450\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3438\"\u003eLace color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural tan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1knbh0e\" data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3503\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3467\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage and professionally restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pdnbx0\" data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3533\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003eQuantity available:\u003c\/strong\u003e One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o1gegm\" data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3549\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact glove shown in the photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v2sqct\" data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3651\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3606\"\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden display stand and glove-care products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1d8iw2r\" data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3683\"\u003eA Piece of Baseball History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3824\"\u003eThis glove would make an outstanding display piece for a vintage baseball collection, office, clubhouse, workshop, or baseball-themed room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"4048\"\u003eIts early player-model connection, period construction, restored presentation, and association with one of Brooklyn’s leading pitchers of the 1940s give it a story that extends far beyond its original purpose on the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4287\"\u003eBecause this is a genuine vintage glove, it may retain patina and discoloration, creasing, scratches, markings, surface wear, and other evidence of age. These characteristics are part of its history and are not represented as manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4334\"\u003eThe buyer will receive the exact glove shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kfjffq\" data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4387\"\u003eOne Glove. 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