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Baseball glove was invented. First used by Doug Allison.
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Rawlings was created in St. Louis, Missiour. The parent company was Jarden Inc. http://www.rawlings.com/timeline.aspx
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First catchers glove invented in 1905. First with little padding but just enough to help catcher's hands.
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Invented in 1906 by Rihachi and Rizo Mizuno. Headquarters in Osaka, Japan.
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The idea of a pocket to catch the ball in is introduced by Bill Doak, a pitcher for the Saint Louis Cardinals. http://science.enotes.com/how-products-encyclopedia/baseball-glove
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Rawlings creates Glod Glove Series. This glove series is easier to break in
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Rawlings creates Pro Perferred created with knapskin leather and wool padding.
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Rawlings creates Primo series. Made with italian leather. This series is the worldwide standard.