CUSTOMER HIGHLIGHT:
My name is Dwier Brown and I am the actor who played "John Kinsella" in the movie Field of Dreams. I “have a catch” with Kevin Costner’s character, Ray (my son in the movie), at the end of the film. As a result of my performance in that movie, I have made appearances in hundreds of major and minor league ballparks, movie theaters and sports shows to promote my book "If You Build It…, a book about Fathers, Fate and Field of Dreams." To each event, I take my father’s 1930’s split-finger glove (endorsed by Johnny Moore), where I will let kids try it on and quite often “have a catch” with them for fun.
As a result of these events, my dad’s mitt (which was given to him by HIS father) has taken a lot of abuse, to the point where the inner glove was in tatters and was crispy and dry and difficult to get my hand into. I know I could have kept the mitt in a glass case at home to preserve it, but I wanted everyone to “meet” my dad (who died in 1988), and what better way than by putting their hands into a baseball glove that he had also worn? Because of this additional wear, I needed to have the mitt refurbished. But whom could I trust to do this delicate work? An internet search netted only two worthy glove restorers in the country; one in California and one in Ohio. I have lived in California for 40 years now, so the choice seemed obvious; however, I grew up in Northeastern Ohio and it seemed more fitting for my childhood glove to be restored in the place where my mitt and I had grown up together and where my father had made our home. Besides, two of my best college friends were from Parma.
This is how I first met Gordon King. He sounded kind and trust-worthy on the phone and so I sent him the glove with some trepidation in my heart. Well clearly, A1 Glove Repair was the perfect choice for the job! He returned my dad’s glove to me in beautiful condition! I had told him that I didn’t want it to look “too perfect.” I loved being able to see that my father had used this very glove. Taking it to events was my way of keeping my father with me, even though he has been gone for over 30 years.
The work was beautiful! He seamlessly replaced the destroyed portion of the inner glove and delicately restrung all of the lacing with new cowhide! He was kind enough to send me the original tattered leather interior so I could save the hide that my dad actually touched 90 years ago when he was a boy. What else can I say? I am excited that I chose Gordon (and his charming wife, Joyce!) to restore my father’s glove, and I am thrilled with his work!
Is this heaven? No, it’s A1 Glove Repair!
Dwier Brown (aka John Kinsella)
Ojai, California
02/23/2026
We brought three of our sons' baseball gloves to Gordon to be restrung and broken in, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. He turned them around incredibly quickly, did a fantastic job on the restringing, and had them game-ready in no time, and all at a very reasonable price. We also really enjoyed talking with him and his wife! He is extremely knowledgeable and shared so many great stories and insights.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality glove work!
Sarah Brawner
Avon Lake, OH
02/22/2026
I found Gordon online and he was local. I needed my glove fixed in 24 hours for high school tryouts and he fixed it in less than 24 hours. Perfectly fixed and better than it was brand new.
Bill Reed
Avon Lake
02/16/2026
I Called Gordon on a Sunday, mitt was re-laced professionally and picked up the next day! Gordon has re-laced many gloves for me. He will get your guy back on the field! I can not recommend his services enough! Personable, fast, friendly, and exceeds expectations. And Joyce is a pleasure as well!
Nice work sir I Appreciate it!
Mark
Medina, OH
02/11/2026
Got my glove repaired and it’s never looked better, great stuff!
Kyle Haluc
Hudson, OH
02/04/2026
Gordon recently did a great job modifying the stock set-up of four of my new mitts, including breaking-in a very stiff new SSK for my Grandson. What I like best about working with him (and this was my third time) is he listens to what you are looking for and then delivers right on the mark. He also takes time to educate you on the finer points of mitt construction and set-up, and has been an extremely valuable resource in keeping my equipment in great playing shape over the years.
I do not hesitate to recommend Gordon!
Lew Battaglia
Willoughby Hills, OH
