1957 Rawlings Sports Equipment Ad: Quality Gloves, Bats, and Shoes
The page from the 1957 Sporting News Baseball Guide features a promotion for Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, emphasizing its reputation for high-quality baseball equipment, including gloves, mitts, balls, and shoes. The advertisement highlights Rawlings products as "The Finest In The Field," presenting them as a preferred choice among Major League players. Prominent in the ad is a young player wearing a St. Louis Cardinals uniform, suggesting a connection to the team, which has a storied history in Major League Baseball since its founding in 1882. The advertisement prominently displays various Rawlings products, including a baseball labeled "Official League Ball" and "Fleetfoot Shoes," hinting at their suitability for both performance and safety.