Abstract: The glove includes a glove body having first and second regions, the first region including approximately the front half of the glove including the front half of all the fingers and all of the thumb region, the first region having a rubber-like softened PVC surface layer which is waterproof and otherwise has characteristics to improve the catching of a football. The second region, which comprises the rear half of the glove, except for the thumb, is made from a material which is stretchable and breathable. A tightening strap is provided at the lower end of the glove on the second region thereof.