Walker Cooper catcher's mitt
Date1943
DescriptionDark brown leather left-handed catcher's mitt with lacing and grommets around the perimeter edge and lacing connecting the thumb stall to the main stall. There is white lettering, partially faded and illegible, on the outer thumb area, reading "It's a Wilson." Wrist strap area has lacings to adjust size.
Bio/Historical NoteCatcher's mitt belonging to St. Louis Cardinals catcher Walker Cooper, younger brother to pitcher Mort Cooper, and key member of St. Louis' 1943 pennant winners.
Object numberB-1963-2731
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
Subject
Cooper, Walker, 1915-1991
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions11.5 x 10.5 x 3.5 in.
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