Help identifying this vintage Rawlings Trapeze glove
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to identify this Rawlings glove that I recently came across. I know it’s a Rawlings Trapeze, but I haven’t been able to determine the exact model, year, or market it was originally made for.
Important: these are the seller’s photos, not mine. Unfortunately, this is the best quality/level of detail I was able to get from the seller, so I realize the pictures aren’t great.
A few things I can make out:
Rawlings branding on the wrist
Trapeze web
Very dark brown/black leather
“M. Ohoka” appears inside the wrist
Japanese writing/markings on the thumb side
Rawlings logo on the palm
No obvious model number that I can identify
It appears to be an older, heavily used glove
I’ve searched quite a bit but haven't found another one that matches these markings and construction.
Does anyone recognize this particular Rawlings model, or have any idea approximately when/where it was made?
I’m particularly interested in whether this was a Japanese-market Rawlings model, a US model that was sold/imported in Japan, or perhaps a custom/modified glove.
Also, if anyone can decipher the Japanese markings, that would be extremely helpful.
I know the photos aren't ideal, but unfortunately this is the best the seller was able to provide me with.
Thanks in advance!