Vintage Nokona Baseball Gloves: Major League Quality Advertisement
The Nokona Baseball Gloves advertisement from the 1959 edition of The Sporting News Dope Book highlights the brand's commitment to "Major League Quality," emphasizing its crafted leather mitts. The ad features endorsements from prominent baseball players, including Carl Erskine, Jim Lemon, Billy Loes, Chico Carrasquel, Don Mossi, Dick Williams, Billy Martin, and Bill Hunter, among others. This collection of endorsements signifies the gloves’ credibility and popularity among professional athletes of the era. The advertisement depicts both the exterior and interior features of the gloves, showcasing their design and functional elements, such as the "Fielder's Pocket" and "Pro-Line" specifications. Nokona Leather Goods Company, based in Nocona, Texas, invites potential customers to request a free catalog, emphasizing its American roots and traditional craftsmanship in hand-stitched leather goods.