Highest quality Rawlings "Professional" split finger model glove presenting in outstanding original condition inclusive of its original pocket webbing. Back strap retains Rawlings brass button along with red on black Rawlings manufacturer's label. The glove has been signed on the interior thumb area, "Satchel Paige Home. Grays" in black marker. Signature and unique inscription remain very bold rating 8 out of 10. Glove shows excellent use including pocket wear and patination to the overall leather surface. Uncommonly the glove remains in original condition free of commonly seen restoration for gloves of this period including the early "I" web variant. Stamped on interior palm with "Floating Heel" and "Hand Formed Ready Broke Pad." The glove was obtained in 1978 by noted hobbyist Joel Platt during a visit with Paige and his wife LaHoma at their home. The glove was autographed by Paige for Platt during the time of receipt. It was one of a number of pieces received by Platt from Paige to include "Satchel Paige All Stars" signed jersey, Cleveland Indians signed jersey, and single signed baseball inscribed to Platt himself. Game worn professional model gloves from pre-1950s Hall of Fame players are exceedingly rare. Their authenticity is typically relegated to reliance on third-party stories or loose corroborative evidence. The offered Paige glove is just one of two known to have been signed by Paige and is the only such example to have been offered publicly in the last twenty years. Satchel Paige was undoubtedly one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the sport whose legacy within Negro League and MLB history is unparalleled. Incredibly significant Paige signed professional model equipment piece of highest scarcity. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph), LOA from PSA/DNA (glove), several copies of Joel Platt with Satchel Paige along with glove/signed baseball/jerseys, and signed 2003 letter of provenance from Joel Platt: Glove: VG-EX, Signature: NM