Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

[staindsox]

I know nearly nothing about fielding gloves. What do you guys think about this one? Could it be legit? Thanks.

Chris

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROBIN-YOUNT-GAME...QQcmdZViewItem

[AWA85]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

I know nothing about gloves really, but $40.00 shipping is a little bit of a red flag just about the seller. Doesn't mean the glove is fake, but makes me question it a bit.

[joelsabi]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

his response to authentication.

used to batboy for brewers in late 80's early 90's, so I really don't know what kind of an authentication you want as I have pics of me on field and pics of me with robin yount, so I don't think it gets any better than that! I will more than likely sell glove outright off of ebay as I have had alot of interest in both gloves I have up, or end early and keep as I really don't wanna sell, but have bills have to pay right now only reason why I'm putting up. thanks

[1yountfan]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

I am a big fan and collector of Yount game used items. I have 2 of his games used fielding gloves, one of them being a SS glove from early in his career. I have yet to really try and photo match this glove. I will say from just looking at quickly there are some points of note. Yount did use that padding where his index finger would hang out, and you can see this on multiple cards and photos of Yount. He did use Rawlings gloves. On his other gloves the number was written in black sharpie in about the same location. Not sure if this helps anyone, but I thought I'd add some info. I do plan on looking at some pictures this weekend to try and photo match it. The shipping costs does seem a bit high. The seller also has a Molitor glove for sale as well.

[harpt]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

I don't understand why "pictures of me with Robin Yount" would serve as authentication when he is saying that the glove came from an old lady who knew Harvey Keunn.

[5kRunner]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

Not that it means anything, but this seller is the same seller from this thread.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=11436

[1yountfan]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

Good point Harpt!

Also, if I'm not mistaken.....I believe this glove has been on Ebay before.

[joelsabi]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

I don't understand why "pictures of me with Robin Yount" would serve as authentication when he is saying that the glove came from an old lady who knew Harvey Keunn.

I thought there was inconsistancy in the story too.

[suave1477]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

Here are some pictures I found of Yount on Gettyimages from the early 80's I would say the there is a definite Stylematch.

[joelsabi]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

If I was a Yount collector or Brewer collector I would give the person a phonecall and get the full story on how he acquired the glove. If he got it from a old lady and not as a handout while a batboy then that seems possible. Bases on the other collectors photos I would say the glove is legit. But older gloves dont have embroidered name on them which would be what i look for first. on older gloves, what do you look for? his number "19". How many other players covered the index finger hole with a patch. maybe thats unique to Yount. How many other players use the same model glove as Yount. I guess those are the question I have about older gloves.

[joelsabi]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

being the batboy shows his access to people in the baseball business so knowing a old lady who knew the Commissioner Kuen seems feasible.

[harpt]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

being the batboy shows his access to people in the baseball business so knowing a old lady who knew the Commissioner Kuen seems feasible.

Just as a point of clarification: Kuenn was the Brewers manager.

[joelsabi]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

manager Harvey Kuehn was manager and Bowie Kuhn was commissioner.

my mistake. making a lot lately.

[harpt]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

That's an easy mistake to make. I make at least 5 mistakes worse than that every afternoon

[staindsox]

Re: Robin Yount glove on eBay...what do you guys think?

Thanks guys, I really appreciate all the help. Seems like there are some strong inconsistencies, especially with the guys story. Once again, I appreciate all the help!

Chris