1948 Wilson Baseball Mitt Vintage Ad: Choice of Diamond Experts
This page from the 1949 Sporting News Baseball Guide highlights Wilson Sporting Goods' baseball equipment, specifically featuring the Wilson A1010 Official baseball and Wilson Ball Hawk glove. Renowned globally for their quality, the Wilson A1010 is employed in numerous leagues, most notably the American Association and Pacific Coast League, conforming precisely to major league standards. This baseball is touted as unparalleled in craftsmanship. Additionally, the page emphasizes the excellence of the Wilson Ball Hawk glove, notable for its innovative three-for-five finger construction, further establishing it as a premier choice for fielders. Wilson Sporting Goods, based in Chicago, with branches in New York, San Francisco, and other major cities, underscores its reputation in producing top-tier sporting equipment.