This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2011
Final Grade with Respect to Characteristics and Game Use:
A6
| Date: 9/24/2006 |
| Manufacturer: Louisville Slugger |
| Era: Post-war star |
| Certification number: 304141 |
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Forensic Examination
| Manufacturer Characteristics |
| Stage of career: |
Player |
| Center label: |
Louisville Slugger, Louisville, KY |
| Label period: |
1973-75 |
| Label description: |
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., 125, Made in USA, registered trademark inside oval |
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Powerized |
| Model number location: |
Appears on Knob |
| Model number: |
O1 |
| Player's name: |
Signature Model |
| Bat used during: |
Regular Season |
| Year: |
N/A |
| Special event/team markings: |
N/A |
| Bat weight: |
32.8 ounces |
| Bat length: |
35.75 inches |
| Knob style: |
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| Barrel style: |
Round |
| Finish: |
Standard |
| Wood: |
Professional Grade Ash |
| Matches factory records: |
Yes |
| Provenance |
| Letter of authenticity: |
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| Vault marked/side written: |
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| Desribe if vault marked side written: |
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| Player Characteristics (Positive) |
| Use: |
Light |
| Ball marks: |
Light |
| Stitch marks: |
Yes - surface marks |
| Bat rack marks: |
Yes |
| Handle condition: |
Uncracked |
| Dead wood: |
No |
| Cleat marks: |
No |
| Special handle preparation: |
Unaltered |
| Nails: |
No Nails present |
| Pine tar: |
No |
| Correct uniform number: |
Yes - 26 (black, both ends) |
| Grain examination: |
Swelling |
| 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 |
| Howard wore number 26 with the Astros from 1974-78 and number 28 with the Brewers in 1973. |