One-of-a-Kind Baseball Glove Artwork Featuring the Great Home Run King Babe Ruth
On this 100% Hand-painted glove artwork, The Babe looks out from a carefully rendered, detailed portrait on the inside thumb accompanied by a large decorative facsimile of his famous signature.
While on the back, Ruth is depicted at bat surrounded by stats and highlights of his famed career, all captured on a vintage "Trapper" style glove.
The portrait in the glove pocket is about 3.5 inches high, slightly larger than a baseball.
On the backside of the glove's golden colored web and thumb, Ruth is depicted in his famous batting pose, just having swatted another long ball out of Yankee Stadium.
Highlighting Amazing Feats from The Babe's Career
Ruth's "Sultan of Swat" and "The Bambino" nicknames are painted to evoke typefaces reminiscent of the 20's and 30's. In addition, career statistics and milestones of Babe Ruth's career, like his 714 home runs and winning trips to the World Series, are highlighted around the glove set amongst a backdrop of baseball banners and pennants.
Big time Career Statistics Rendered with Tiny little Brushes
Hand-painted text and lettering on the glove includes:
- Teams George Herman "Babe" Ruth played for: Red Sox 1914-1919, Yankees 1920-1934, and Braves 1935
- Induction into baseball's Hall of Fame 1936
- 714 Home Runs
- All-Star 1933, 1934
- AL MVP 1923
- All of the winning World Series Championships he was a part of: 1915, '16, '18, '23, '27, '28, and '32
- His incredible career statistics: Batting average .342, 2873 hits, 2213 RBI, 2174 runs, Pitching win-loss record of 94-46 and 2.28 ERA
- And his positions of Pitcher and Outfielder
On the wrist strap appears:
- Ruth's navy blue number 3, styled to match how it appeared on his New York Yankee uniform;
- His personal dates, Born Feb. 6, 1895, Baltimore; Died, Aug. 16, 1948, New York.
Ordinary Glove Made Extraordinary
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| "Trapper" Style Glove, before Painting |
The painting is on a vintage "Trapper" Style leather glove which measures 10 x 10 inches when displayed fully open. While the manufacturer of this glove isn't known, Trappers were introduced by Rawlings in 1940 and became more popular in the 50's.
The shape, creases, leather wear and color, and type of glove influences the choices I make when creating a painted glove. In this case, the cowhide leather mitt made in Japan and touting a "Grip-Tite Pocket" has soft, supple leather and shows normal wear. The stitching and seams and piping are in good condition. It feels comfortable to wear and if it didn't have a painting on it, would be ideal to play catch with.
Admittedly, since Ruth was a lefty, a glove for the right hand would have probably been more fitting.
All-Star Materials for Top Quality Results
I use only the highest grade professional artist quality acrylic paints in the creation of Painted Glove Collectibles.
Like a slugger picking out a favorite bat to head up to the plate with, I've had a few decades of experience with various paints and have settled on Golden Acrylics and Liquitex Professional Acrylic Artist Colors as my medium of choice. The consistent color and durability of these paints holds up to the demands of exacting color mixing and detailed brushwork on the glove. These paints were selected for their compatibility with painting on leather and long lasting quality.
Additionally, I've used Golden Artist Colors Polymer Matte Varnish to protect the painted portions of this glove artwork. This varnish incorporates a system of Ultraviolet filters and Light Stabilizers (UVLS) to shields the artwork from UV damage.
A Glove to Love for a Lifetime
With this one-of-a-kind glove artwork you're sure to turn a few heads.
Can you imagine the look on a visitor's face when they walk into your office or home and see this on your desk? -- Talk about conversation starter!
You'll have a unique baseball collectible that tells a story of the game and shows your passion for the game, a team, a player.
And what kid or grandkid wouldn't want to hear stories from you about baseball after seeing this colorful painted glove with all the players and numbers on it?
You'll have a special, original piece of art that will be looked at, coveted and enjoyed for years to come.
It'll be a physical focal point for all your baseball memories — and no one else will have one like it!
The Baseball Fan on Your Gift List is in for a Major League Surprise
If You're Looking For an Unforgettable Gift For a Baseball Fan, You've Found It.
There is just no telling how big of a smile the person getting this glove artwork will have on their face as they look, feel and explore all the intricate details I've included. You'll be in their Hall of Fame forever with a gift like this.
A Painted Glove given as a gift includes a message on a handsome gift note and and arrives in an archival box suitable for gift giving and safe keeping. I'll make sure this once-in-a-lifetime gift's arrival is a grand slam!
Rounding the Bases and Headed for Home
Insured, Express shipping via FedEx, UPS or Express Post to any address in the U.S. or Canada is FREE!
The Painted Glove Collectible is carefully packed to help ensure that it will be arrive in top shape.
I am committed to delivering a quality, one-of-a-kind baseball collectible with satisfaction 100% guaranteed. If there is an issue with the glove within 7 days from the date it was delivered that we just can't remedy for some reason, I will issue you a full, no hassle refund. (If it should be necessary to issue a refund, it would be upon receiving the returned Painted Glove Collectible in its original condition, undamaged.)
This hand-painted baseball glove art featuring Babe Ruth is available for purchase.
Please take a moment to email me at sean@seankane.com or call me at 519-836-5647 if you'd like to add this artwork to your collection or make a special gift of it.
I'd be happy to discuss pricing, shipping, gift options and any questions you might have. I trust that this artwork will bring a smile those who get to see it!
Thanks!
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