MEARS Auction #24, Ends March 26th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #1137:

1906-20 Eddie Collins Stall & Dean Bat - Philadelphia Athletics - 1919 Chicago White Sox (MEARS LOA)

Eddie was one of the super stars of the dead ball era. He was a key member of the Connie Mack teams of the early part of the century and was one of the "clean" players on the 1919 White Sox roster. Offered is an early bat of this dead ball legend.

Player: Eddie Collins

Block/Script Name: Script

Label Period: 1906-20

Year/s Used: N/A

Mfg: Stall & Dean

Model Number: N/A

Length: 34 inches

Weight: 35.5 ounces

Game Use: Heavy

Ball Marks: Heavy

Swelling: Yes

Grain Separation: No

Cleat Marks: Yes

Rack Marks: No

Cracked: No

Pine Tar: No

Handle Tape: Yes, vintage tape, coated with varnish

Dents/Gouges: Yes

Autographed: No

Uniform Number: N/A

Knob Markings: None

Barrel Markings: None

Grade:Authentic

Comments: The bat has a chipped knob and has been varnished as well. There is vintage tape covering the handle as well as some residue on the bat.

B0171

(MEARS Auction LOA)