This lot of gamers originated in the Louisville Slugger vaults as all were returned to the factory at one time for duplication. Most of the players show up in minor league records playing for various teams and leagues. All show signs of heavy game use.
1. 1921-30 H&B stamped H.L.Parker, side writing dark with 1927 return, 35"-35 oz., cracked. 1922-25 Muskogee, Springfield, Marshall.
2. 1921-30 H&B stamped Faircloth, side written B Sikes 8-20-31, top of bat missing. Rags Faircloth played from 1929-31 Fayetteville, Cumberland and Fairmont.
3. 1921-30 H&B stamped R.Keith, side written Thoss Sptg. 3-31-27, 35"-40 oz., cracked. Russ Keith played from 1928-33 for Midland, Omaha, Independence, Galveston and Waco.
5.1933-36 H&B stamped H.Ferrell, side written Hickory Ferrell 7-25-37, 35"-33 oz., cracked with one nail repair. Steve Hickory Ferrell played for Burlington 1927&32.
6. 1921-30 H&B stamped Fayonsky, side written 5-16-29, 35"-36oz., cracked with 6" piece off back. Sam Fayonsky played from 1928-30 for Rocky Mound, Greenville, Augusta and Columbus.
.7. 1921-30 H&B stamped Palmantier, side writing not readable, 35"-37 oz., cracked with 12" piece off back and original shipping label. Palmantier played from 1922-24 with Ottumwa, Grand Island and Montpelier.
8. 1921-30 H&B stamped Faust, side writing not readable, 35"-32 oz., cracked with 2" piece from handle. Walter Faust played in 1928 for Akron.
9. 1921-30 H&B Hickory bat stamped Ferguson, side written C.C.Ferguson 6-23-31, 35"-31 oz., not cracked. Clyde pitched for Charlotte in 1932-33.
10. 1917-21 H&B stamped Jonuard, side writing not readable, 36"-34oz., slight crack.
11. 1921-30 H&B stamped J.Sullivan, side written J.Sullivan Norsey May & Malone 8-7-28, 34"-35oz.
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