MEARS Auction #25, Ends April 30th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-minute rule

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Lot #1597:

1917-31 H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Side Written Game Used Bats (Lot of 12)

Offered is a lot of 12 game used and side written bats of minor league players that originated in the old Louisville Slugger vaults. Each bat shows heavy game use and all are side written, most of which are partially or fully visible. The bats date from the 1917-31 era. Players include:

1921-31 H&B Lindow, 34", 36oz, 6" handle crack with vintage nails, side written Jack Goodall 4-16-32

1921-31 H&B Wig, 34", 36oz, heavy use with 7" handle crack, side writing unreadable

1921-31 H&B Kipper, 35", 38oz, heavy use with 12" multiple cracks on handle, side writing unreadable

1921-31 H&B Allison, 36", 38oz, heavy use with cracked and taped handle. side writing unreadable

1921-31 H&B Howard Kay, 34.5", 35.5oz, 3" handle crack with heavy use

1921-31 H&B Arntson, 35", 37oz, heavy use with 5" handle crack, unreadable side writing

1921-31 H&B Dittrich, 33", 34oz, heavy use 9" handle crack, side written Alfred Dittrich 5-30-36

All are cracked and have that nice vintage look. A great lot for the baseball collector or for decorating a sports display.

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