Tim Kurkjian is in the middle of an entertaining set of tweets about the connection between players and their gloves. Some samples:
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After earthquake in the 1989 World Series, knocking out power, A’s 2B Mike Gallego went back into the pitch-black clubhouse, despite warnings from security, to retrieve his glove from his locker. “I couldn’t leave my glove behind,” he said. “That is my livelihood.” #bestofalltim
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Utility man Jeff Manto used to travel with 13 gloves/mitts for all the positions he played. “The equipment man hates me,” he said. #bestofalltim
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Infielder Darwin Barney would systematically break in five identical gloves, each was in line to someday become his gamer. He once made an error, threw his gamer in a trash can, and elevated his No. 2 glove to No. 1. “I am very particular about my gloves,” he said. #bestofalltim
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Former infielder Nick Punto would keep his trusty old glove lubricated with all sorts of products: suntan lotion, Aqua Net hairspray, Glade air freshener. They kept his glove stiff, which was crucial. “This is my baby,” he said. “I have to take care of it.” #bestofalltim
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Many MLB players won’t let anyone touch their game glove so not to mess with its shape. “Touch mine,” Phillips said, “and we will fight.” I once foolishly asked SS Mark Belanger if I could try on his glove. “I would kill you before I would let you do that,” he said. #bestofalltim
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After earthquake in the 1989 World Series, knocking out power, A’s 2B Mike Gallego went back into the pitch-black clubhouse, despite warnings from security, to retrieve his glove from his locker. “I couldn’t leave my glove behind,” he said. “That is my livelihood.” #bestofalltim
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7m7 minutes ago
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Utility man Jeff Manto used to travel with 13 gloves/mitts for all the positions he played. “The equipment man hates me,” he said. #bestofalltim
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7m7 minutes ago
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Infielder Darwin Barney would systematically break in five identical gloves, each was in line to someday become his gamer. He once made an error, threw his gamer in a trash can, and elevated his No. 2 glove to No. 1. “I am very particular about my gloves,” he said. #bestofalltim
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7m7 minutes ago
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Former infielder Nick Punto would keep his trusty old glove lubricated with all sorts of products: suntan lotion, Aqua Net hairspray, Glade air freshener. They kept his glove stiff, which was crucial. “This is my baby,” he said. “I have to take care of it.” #bestofalltim
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8m8 minutes ago
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Many MLB players won’t let anyone touch their game glove so not to mess with its shape. “Touch mine,” Phillips said, “and we will fight.” I once foolishly asked SS Mark Belanger if I could try on his glove. “I would kill you before I would let you do that,” he said. #bestofalltim