Card Description
1953 left hand infielder's fast pitch leather softball glove with the name A.Throop imprinted on the thumb. Softball gloves have significantly increased in size and sophistication. In the early days, softball was played with no gloves at most positions
Type Of Object
Vintage
1953
Sport Type
Accession Number
2017.003.002
The Cobourg Galloping Ghosts are the most famous team in Cobourg sports history. Managed by Fred Dufton, the Ghosts won eight Ontario championships, five after World War II. They were Canadian Dominion champions in 1946, 1948 and 1950. They were the first team in Canada to wear aluminum cleats and the second to wear white uniforms.
