[2] The award was created from a glove made from gold lamé-tanned leather and affixed to a walnut base.
[9] Six-time winners at third base are Buddy Bell, Eric Chavez, and Robin Ventura.
[10][11][12] Adrián Beltré, Ken Boyer, Matt Chapman, Doug Rader, and Ron Santo have each won five Gold Gloves at third base,[13][14][15][16][17] and four-time winners include Gary Gaetti and Matt Williams.
[18][19] Hall of Famers who have won a Gold Glove at the position include Robinson, Rolen, Schmidt, Santo, Wade Boggs, and George Brett.
[8] Ke'Bryan Hayes leads National League winners in fielding percentage with .984 in 2023.