This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2011
Final Grade with Respect to Characteristics and Game Use:
A10
| Date: 10/20/2006 |
| Manufacturer: Louisville Slugger |
| Era: Modern Era Star |
| Certification number: 304665 |
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Forensic Examination
| Manufacturer Characteristics |
| Stage of career: |
Player |
| Center label: |
Louisville Slugger, Louisville, KY |
| Label period: |
1991-97 |
| Label description: |
Louisville Slugger, 125, team name under player name |
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Powerized |
| Model number location: |
Appears on Barrel |
| Model number: |
P89 |
| Player's name: |
Signature Model |
| Bat used during: |
Regular Season |
| Year: |
1992 |
| Special event/team markings: |
California Angels |
| Bat weight: |
32.5 ounces |
| Bat length: |
33.75 inches |
| Knob style: |
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| Barrel style: |
Round |
| Finish: |
Natural |
| Wood: |
Professional Grade Ash |
| Matches factory records: |
Yes |
| Provenance |
| Letter of authenticity: |
Team Letter |
| Vault marked/side written: |
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| Desribe if vault marked side written: |
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| Player Characteristics (Positive) |
| Use: |
Heavy |
| Ball marks: |
Heavy |
| Stitch marks: |
Yes - deeply embedded |
| Bat rack marks: |
Yes |
| Handle condition: |
Uncracked |
| Dead wood: |
No |
| Cleat marks: |
No |
| Special handle preparation: |
Unaltered |
| Nails: |
No Nails present |
| Pine tar: |
Medium |
| Correct uniform number: |
Yes - 8 (both ends, black) |
| Grain examination: |
Professional grain |
| Autographed: |
No |
| Player Characteristics (Negative) |
| Barrel problem: |
N/A |
| Missing wood: |
N/A |
| Knob: |
N/A |
| Use: |
N/A |
| Water damage: |
N/A |
| Incorrect uniform number: |
N/A |
| Screws of nails applied: |
N/A |
| Crack affect stampings: |
N/A |
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| Comments |
| Brooks wore number 8 for the Angels in 1992. Exhibits heavy use on all sides of barrel. Left side of centerbrand is slightly lifted (no points taken). From the collection of Brewers Visiting Clubhouse Manager, Jim Ksicinski. |
Collection of MEARS staff.
(MEARS Auction LOA)