1973 Joe Morgan National League Gold Glove Award

1973 Joe Morgan National League Gold Glove Award. Prestigious award as presented annually to the premier defensive players of the National and American League by position. Classic design showcases a gold finish Rawlings leather glove with "Major League All Star Fielding Team" impressed in black lettering mounted on a pedestal that has a metal placard imprinted with a likeness of Morgan on front. On either side are a pair of gold finished baseballs displayed atop two gilt plated metal prongs. Additional metal placard on the lower front reads, "2B - Joe Morgan , 1973 The Sporting News National League All-Star Fielding Team". Measures 6.5"x17.25" at widest points and stands approx. 16.5" tall. Touch of light wear including minimal surface scratching to the brass placards. The offered award was the first Gold Glove earned by Morgan during his Hall of Fame career as the Reds were developing into the dynamic team of the period. Includes letter of provenance from Theresa Morgan: EX-MT

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