Andy Pafko Model Baseball Glove

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Object Details

referenced

Pafko, Andy

Associated Name

Chicago Cubs

Description

Andy Pafko model leather baseball glove, featuring a facsimile of Pafko’s signature on the pocket. Pafko was an outfielder in the Major Leagues. A five-time All-Star he played for the Chicago Cubs (1943-1951,) Brooklyn Dodgers (1951-1952,) and Milwaukee Braves (1953-1959).

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Irene Roney

date made

1970s

ca 1950

ca 1940s

ID Number

1981.0492.01

accession number

1981.0492

catalog number

1981.0492.01

Object Name

Glove

glove, baseball

Physical Description

leather (overall material)

metal (grommets material)

Measurements

overall: 3 in x 10 in x 8 in; 7.62 cm x 25.4 cm x 20.32 cm

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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure

Data Source

National Museum of American History

name of sport

Baseball

level of sport

recreational

web subject

Sports

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-c6c9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_665784