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Wilson Smoky Burgess A2562 Vintage Baseball Glove Mitt

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:30.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 160.00 USD
Wilson Smoky Burgess A2562 Vintage Baseball Glove Mitt
This is a vintage Wilson Smoky Burgess autograph model A2562 catcher's mitt. It is in very good condition, with normal wear, and minor scratch on the palm. This glove features Snap Action, and the slogan on back "It's a Wilson," all in silver lettering. * No size is marked, but it seems to be medium sized, and measures about 10 1/2" wide when open. It dates from the 1950's. * * * Smoky Burgess started his began playing pro ball with the Chicago Cubs (1949, 1951), Philadelphia Phillies (1952 1955), and then the Cincinnati Reds. He was a fine catcher, and one of the leading pinch-hitters in the Major League. This is a great glove from * his early career.