Offered is a lot of 12 game used and side written bats of baseball 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:
1917-21 H&B Klaus, 35.5", 37oz, heavy use with 12" handle crack and missing piece, vintage nails found in barrel, side writing unreadable
1921-31 H&B Weckeman, 34", 35", heavy use with 8" handle crack along with vintage nails, side written Arnold Weckeman 4-25-30
1921-31 H&B McBaide, 35", 37oz, heavy use with 3" handle crack and vintage nails in barrel, side writing unreadable
1917-21 H&B Annier, 35.5", 36oz, heavy use with multiple cracks and nails throughout the bat, side writing unreadable
1921-31 H&B Longhecker, 34.5", 29oz, heavy use and missing half of back of barrel, side writing unreadable
1921-31 H&B Jocko Maxwell, 35", 37oz, heavy use with 12" crack, side written Jocko Maxwell 1-4-31
1921-31 H&B Dr. Thurman, 36", 38oz, heavy use with 6" handle crack, side writing unreadable
1921-31 H&B Lonberger, 36", 37oz, heavy use with broken handle repaired with vintage nails, side written E.B. Longberger 5-12-33
1921-31 H&B Aurora, 36", 37oz, heavy use with 10" handle crack, side writing unreadable
All are cracked and have that nice vintage look. A great lot for the minor league collector or for decorating a sports display.
C0490
(MEARS Auction LOA)