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Up for sale is an authentic, made in USA, original 1960s Wilson A2542 \"Twin Action\" Catcher\'s Mitt designed for a left-handed thrower. Because left-handed catcher\'s mitts were manufactured in drastically lower production quantities than standard right-handed models, this LHT variant remains a highly sought-after find for vintage baseball glove collectors.Please note that there is a broken/torn rawhide lace in the webbing area.
The thick perimeter lacing around the outer edge of the mitt remains intact and secure.This mitt has excellent structural integrity and retains its shape beautifully, making it an incredible historical display piece for a shelf or man cave. If you intend to use it for active baseball play or backyard catch, it will require re-lacing as it still has it’s original laces.The pocket features heavy, authentic game-worn darkening from vintage pocket grease and use. No major tears or open rips inside the interior hand/finger stalls. Please review all photos closely to verify condition before purchasing.Model Number: Stamped A2542 (Vintage
Autograph Series)• Palm Stamps: Features the iconic \"Pro-Toe\" design text, \"Twin Action\" pocket structure, and
\"Air Lite\" stamping.• Back Finger Stamps: Clearly stamped
\"Streamlined Fingers\" alongside legacy production patent details: U.S. Pat No. 2231204
and Canada-398340-1941.• Authenticity Markers: Features the round
\"Made in USA\" stamp on the thumb and the classic vintage black-and-gold woven cloth
Wilson wrist label.While this mitt features a 1941 pocket construction patent stamp, it is verified as a mid-to-late 1960s production model due to definitive design proofs: the small, rectangular cursive gold-script cloth patch unique to Wilson\'s 1960s factories; the contoured, finger-channeled \"Streamlined Fingers\" back structure; and the fact that the 1941 patent text is stamped on the back pinky finger, indicating it was produced well after the patent\'s original 17-year expiration timeline.
