This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/31/2010
Offered is a very rare example of a never seen St. Louis maker, home of the Cardinals and Bottomly in excellent condition made to similar specs as the H&B bats made for use by Sunny Jim, Gashouse Gang HOF immortal.
Title: 1930's Jim Bottomly National Sporting Goods St. Louis Professional Model Bat
Player: Jim Bottomley
Block/Script Name: Block letter last name
Label Period: 1930's
Teams Played During Era of Bat: St. Louis Cardinals
Mfg: National Sporting Goods St. Louis
Model Number: ML
Length: 34 3/4"
Weight: 36.7 ounces
Side Writing: N/A
Vault Marks: N/A
Game Use: Heavy
Ball Marks: Heavy
Swelling: Yes
Grain Separation: No
Cleat Marks: No
Rack Marks: Yes
Nails/Screws: No
Cracked: No
Pine Tar: No
Handle Tape: No
Handle Crack: No
Barrel Crack: No
Dents/Gouges: No
Autographed: No
Uniform Number: N/A
Knob Markings: None
Barrel Markings: None
Provenance: No Provenance
Factory Records: Closely matches H&B records
Player Traits: N/A
Grade: Authentic
Comments:
01260
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