Offered is a lot of 10 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 Nicolai, 34.5", 36oz, heavy use with 10" handle crack along with vintage nails present, unreadable side writing.
1921-31 H&B Ken Williams model, 33", 35oz, grain separation and cracks on the barrel with vintage nails and screws present, unreadable side writing.
1921-31 H&B Eddie Sobb, 35", 38oz, heavy use with 13" crack on handle along with vintage nails, side written Lewis C. Phillips 5-31-31.
1917-21 H&B Thomson, 36", 38oz, heavy use with 7" handle crack, unreadable side writing
1921-31 H&B Smith, 35", 37oz, heavy use with grain separation and deadwood on barrel along with vintage nails, unreadable side writing.
1921-31 H&B Fitzberger, 34", 36oz, heavy use with grain separation and numerous vintage nails in barrel, unreadable side writing.
1921-31 H&B Punch Spurbeck, 35", 36oz, heavy use with 5" multiple cracks, side written P.A. Spurbeck 10-5-27.
1921-31 H&B Sanford, 35" 36oz, heavy use 7" crack on handle as well as grain separation and deadwood on barrel, side written Jack Sanford 7-11-29.
All are cracked and have that nice vintage look. A great lot for the minor league collector or for decorating a sports display.
C0487
(MEARS Auction LOA)