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GloveDad Restoring old baseball gloves and building bonds.

09/01/2026

Getting messages from people whose loved ones have died is sad, but also incredibly special that they want me to work on gloves that have that much meaning to them.

Some folks prefer to keep them after I fix them up. Others like the idea of me finding the glove a new home with a kid who will continue its story.

Either way, I'm honored.

While I'm not a necromancer and can't bring people back to life, I can not only revive these gloves but also unearth the stories behind each one of them and shed some light on/honor its history.

Keep an eye out!

I found this old Spalding 42-631 at Berkshire Emporium & Antiques in North Adams, Mass. and it was in ROUGH shape. Dry a...
08/31/2026

I found this old Spalding 42-631 at Berkshire Emporium & Antiques in North Adams, Mass. and it was in ROUGH shape. Dry as a bone and flat to the point I needed two hands to open it.

But after several rounds of leather cleaner followed by repeated conditioner, glove oil, mink oil, and new Flat Bill laces, this old glove has new life. The leather softened up nicely, there are no tears or rips in the glove, and it open and closes so easily now that it's hydrated.

This 11" glove is best for kids 9-12 or if you're a collector. But it's game-ready right now and waiting for a new owner!

Buy it here: https://sidelineswap.com/gear/baseball/baseball-gloves/12809360-spalding-rh-42-631-baseball-glove-reconditioned-relaced-11-used

08/19/2026

Satisfying. ⚾

If you're of a certain age that played baseball in the 1980s, then this isn't just a glove - it's nostalgia.This Rawling...
08/18/2026

If you're of a certain age that played baseball in the 1980s, then this isn't just a glove - it's nostalgia.

This Rawlings 8526 was in rough shape when I got it on Facebook Marketplace. The leather was so crispy the glove could barely move when I finally got my hand in it and the laces were so dry they were falling apart when I picked at them. But after three rounds of cleaning, two applications of conditioner, some glove oil that returned it to its original darker color, new Flat Bill laces, and a final protective coating of mink oil, this baby came back to life beautifully.

Sure the logos are beat up and there's a small scratch near the pinky, but otherwise this glove is in great shape and can absolutely be used out in the field right now. Even used the glove mallet on it so it's nice and broken in.

Own a little piece of your childhood or give it to a new generation.

Buy it here: https://sidelineswap.com/gear/baseball/baseball-gloves/12719038-rawlings-rh-8526-baseball-glove-reconditioned-relaced-mike-schmidt-12-used

Here it is: Tommy's new "forever" glove.It's a Wilson A2000 1786 Pro Stock 11.5" beauty. I got it from a really nice guy...
08/09/2026

Here it is: Tommy's new "forever" glove.

It's a Wilson A2000 1786 Pro Stock 11.5" beauty. I got it from a really nice guy who played college ball at Wentworth and has had it since middle school.

The laces were pretty shot and it was being held together with smoke and mirrors, but structurally it was still in great shape.

With a little TLC, it's all shined up and now it's going to be Tommy's main glove for the next decade or two.

I've had a lot of gloves come through and I have offered all of the good ones to Tommy, but he's never liked one well enough to commit. But this one? Instantaneous.

Kind of like how the wand chooses the wizard in Harry Potter, but less nerdy.

Anyways, it came out great and we've already played catch twice. 🥹⚾

08/09/2026

This isn't just another glove. This is HIS glove. The one my son will carry with him for a decade or more. The one we'll work on together. The one he'll always keep. The one he'll pass down to his kids.

And that's everything. 🥹⚾

A woman in Ohio reached out because her brother lost his beloved MacGregor glove from the 70s and asked if I could find ...
08/03/2026

A woman in Ohio reached out because her brother lost his beloved MacGregor glove from the 70s and asked if I could find one and fix it up.

Here it is.

Challenging pocket to replace — never done that before.

Continuing on the lefty Wilson A2002 trend, here's a gorgeous black Wilson A2002-XLC 12.5" that's completely restored an...
07/26/2026

Continuing on the lefty Wilson A2002 trend, here's a gorgeous black Wilson A2002-XLC 12.5" that's completely restored and relaced and would make a great pitcher, third-base, or outfield glove.

This vintage model is a classic throwback. This one was pretty beat up when I got it but I cleaned it, conditioned it, oiled it, salved it, dyed it all black to regain its deep color, and then relaced. The brown laces look amazing with the darker black glove.

There are no tears in the leather, very little wear on the hand stall for its age, and it's well broken in. I even went and drew the lettering and logo on with acrylic so it really jumps back to life. Here's a chance to own a little piece of baseball history that is game-ready and can absolutely be used now and in the future.

Own it here: https://sidelineswap.com/gear/baseball/baseball-gloves/12589321-wilson-lh-a2002-xlc-baseball-glove-12-5-used

Back at it after a little break.This lefty A2002-XL is awesome. It was crispy as hell when I got it but it drank up the ...
07/23/2026

Back at it after a little break.

This lefty A2002-XL is awesome. It was crispy as hell when I got it but it drank up the cleaner, conditioner, oil, and salve so nicely. Returned to that original chestnut color and looks great with new laces.

This is likely from the early- to mod-1980s but it's game-ready now and looking gorgeous.

Buy it here: https://ebay.io/m/sk7naB

Rawlings Heart of the Hide is a classic and this one is a vintage gem.It's a Rawlings RH Heart of the Hide Pro-6 Fastbac...
06/29/2026

Rawlings Heart of the Hide is a classic and this one is a vintage gem.

It's a Rawlings RH Heart of the Hide Pro-6 Fastback Model (12") that's been completely cleaned, conditioned, oiled, salved, and relaced with new tan laces.

There is a name next to the finger hole that's carved into the glove, but it doesn't negatively impact the performance at all. Despite measuring as a 12-inch glove, the pocket is incredibly shallow and wide, which allows middle infielders to easily deflect or quickly transfer the baseball. That's why players in the 80s and 90s like Cal Ripken and A-Rod used it.

Now you can own a vintage, American-made classic that's nice and broken in and ready for use right off the bat.

(Link to purchase in comments)

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