Testimonials

I have always been interested in early baseball history and as such, have seen hundreds of photos of baseball gloves and have had the pleasure of handling many fragile originals. When I found out that someone (not the Sports Doctor) was selling replica early ball gloves I immediately and excitedly ordered one. When I received the "replica" glove however, I noticed that it was foreign-made (manufactured) and fit for a nursery school toy shelf. "No early ballplayer would even recognize this thing as a glove," thought I. So, resigned and disappointed, I sent the glove back for a refund. I figured I'd use my modern glove and pretend I was using a 1915 version.

Then I discovered the Sports Doctor.

The website stated that the Sports Doctor sells hand-made baseball gloves (in the Bronx, USA) with custom details. I decided to try again without any big expectations. I called the number listed, spoke to Barbara and ordered my glove (Model 102 "The Babe"). When it arrived, I remember slitting open the top of the shipping box and immediately getting hit with the strong scent of rich leather. Upon pulling the glove out of the box, I was floored by the startling accuracy and superb--I mean SUPERB-craftsmanship. Down-to-the-seams superb. On top of all this, I get a no-questions-asked, 10 year guarantee. You won't find nicer, more patient (believe me) people to deal with, either.

Thanks to the Sports Doctor, I now know what a kid in 1915 felt like when he got his first glove.

I greatly appreciate your attention to detail and regard your workers that of a true craftsman. You have brought life back to an otherwise tired heirloom. This glove has been passed through the family for over forty years and will now be given to the next generations of my family.

Thanks so much for the great piping job you did on our 19020s Pennant Brand glove. The match of materials was super!

Several years ago I commissioned you all to create a baseball glove for my son, Kevin White. I had bought 6 nice off-the-shelf gloves (Mizuno, Rawlings, etc.) for Kevin, but he did not like any of them. So I found the The Sports Doctor. For about five years Kevin used ol Hoppy, the name I gave the custom made Mitt (Kangaroo). Kevin used this mitt in year round play, AAU tournaments, practice and finally at the Naval Academy baseball tryouts last year (2003), Kevin being just 15 (and yeah they look at kids that young). As you can imagine Kevin holds his own playing baseball.

Ol Hoppy finally gave out soon after the Naval Academy tryouts. I ran out and bought a couple of nice gloves for Kevin but his fielding went to pot with these mitts. Then I remembered that The Sports Doctor guaranteed their gloves. So I grabbed a box and sent the glove back to be repaired. I had little hope of them fixing the glove because no one stands behind their work anymore; they just get your money and run. Well, SURPRISE!!!!

The mitt was sent back to us better than new. Kevin's fielding rivals Jeter again and I (Dad) am happy. So happy we ordered another mitt from The Sports Doctor as a backup. Kevin can not wait til it gets here nor can I. You can check Kevin's progress out at http://libertysports.org JV. Kevin is for real.

Thank you for doing a good job.

Kenneth W. White Midland VA

No one finer or more trustworthy than John Golomb, the Sports Doctor,
with whom I've closely worked for the past 15 years. Excellent
workmanship!

I have been in the glove collecting hobby since 1989. Many times you find “keepers” that need a little TLC. Each glove sent to the Sports Doctor receives the individual care that you would want your prize glove given. NOBODY has the leather craftsmanship or attention to detail as the Sports Doctor. He is simply the best!