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What are gold gloves?

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A gold glove is an award given to players who go a certain amount of time without making an error.

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How do they pick the Gold Glove winners?
The Gold Glove awards are voted on by managers and coaches before the end of the regular season. They may not select players on their own teams, and they vote only for players in their own league....
When did the gold glove award start?
By the look of it 1957 the first awards were handed out! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rawlings_Gold_Glove_Award
Who has won the most Gold Gloves?
As of the start of the 2009 baseball season Greg Maddux holds the record for most Gold Gloves with 18.
When do they award the gold glove?
Gold Gloves are awarded in November, shortly after the completion of the World Series.
Why do pitchers receive gold gloves?
Pitchers have to field there position, just as everyone else on the field.