Franklin Professional Series: 4038HC

Name: Franklin Professional Series: 4038HC
Brand: Franklin
SKU: 11784
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Side view of a tan baseball glove with Professional Series text and 100% Steerhide label.

Close-up of a tan Franklin Professional Series baseball glove with Hand Formed Pocket and USA Steerhide text.

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Features

Free Shipping
14.00 Inch Model
Color: Almond/Brown
Closed Web
Open Back
Pro Laces
Full Grain Leather Cowhide
Professional Patterns
Outfield Model
Wrist Pad

Description

Franklin has and always will be one of the most popular manufacturers of baseball and softball equipment. You can't watch a College or Major League Baseball game without seeing Franklin products being used. Staying with the trend of being on top, Franklin has released the all new Professional Series glove line. Made from the finest full grain cowhide leather, this glove line is as durable and comfortable as you will find. You will never have to question the construction or durability of these gloves. The design and sizing options come directly from the pros as each model is preferred by professional baseball players. The professional grade laces are secure and do a great job of increasing durability on every glove. The soft wrist pad and comfortable finger stalls add a level of comfort that is not present in other gloves. The eye-catching exterior design and color scheme are sure to get everyone's attention when you are on the field. Franklin has proven staying power in the industry and the Professional Series glove line is no exception. When you step between the lines don't sell yourself short, get a Franklin Professional Series glove and catch it all. Free Shipping!

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About the Brand

Franklin Sports got its start in 1946 as a regional brand of sporting goods products. Irving H. Franklin, who co-founded Franklin Sports with his brother Sydney Franklin, brought the innovative idea of centering a complete line of products on a single athlete - Joe Namath. Over the years Franklin has affiliated with the best in sports, including world-class athletes like Sugar Ray Leonard, David Robinson, and Barry Bonds.

The breakthrough for Franklin and the batting gloves came when Phillies Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt and Irving Franklin teamed up to create the basic design that is still the preferred glove of most major league hitters. Irving Franklin went to Clearwater, Florida, to meet with Schmidt during spring training in 1983. Together, they worked tirelessly to make sure that the materials and design were perfected, so collaboratively the two were the first authors. At that time, most players wore no gloves. A few wore a single golf style glove, but no company offered a product specifically designed for the needs of professional players. Franklin today is the industry leader as the premier batting glove company, and custom fits batting glove for MLB players.

In 1982, when Franklin signed Mike Schmidt, Irving Franklin asked: "How can I get the name Franklin on field at the Major League level?" Schmidt suggested putting the name on the back to maximize exposure, and then helped to design the glove for lasting success at the major league level.