Irving H. Franklin, who designed the first batting glove made...

2011-12-01T00:00:00

Irving H. Franklin, who designed the first batting glove made specifically for Major League Baseball players, which is still used today, died in his sleep at the age of 93. He founded Franklin Sports with his brother Sydney in 1946. His son, Larry J. Franklin, runs the diversified company and ...

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