Rawlings Ad Featuring MVP Baseball Stars Ken Boyer and Brooks Robinson
The advertisement features Rawlings, a prominent brand in baseball equipment, promoting its gloves and Fleetfoot shoes as the preferred choice of two notable Major League Baseball players, Ken Boyer and Brooks Robinson. Both athletes were distinguished for their defensive skills and contributions to their respective teams during the 1960s. Ken Boyer played for the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was a key figure and earned the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1964, highlighting his impact on the team and the sport. Brooks Robinson, on the other hand, was a legendary third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, known for his exceptional fielding ability and winning the AL MVP in 1964. The advertisement emphasizes their status as "Most Valuable Players" and members of the Rawlings Baseball Advisory Staff, signaling the brand's connection to top-tier talent in the sport.