In 1946, Franklin Sports was founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, by Irving Franklin. With humble beginnings, when its products were made of discarded scrap leather from local shoe factories, Franklin has evolved into one of the leading sporting goods manufacturers in the world. With more than 10,000 items across all its categories, Franklin’s products truly bring sports to life for athletes of all ages, from beginners to the pros.
Over the years, Franklin Sports has become most well-known in the world of baseball, thanks to its invention of the batting glove in 1984; a product that catapulted the company to new heights. But, beyond the diamond, Franklin has always relied on its professional sports partners to validate its products and serve as brand ambassadors. In decades past, world-class athletes such as Terry Bradshaw, Sugar Ray Leonard, Bo Jackson, and David Robinson were signed to help broadcast the Franklin name in sports…
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