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 Albanese, 35", 36oz, heavy use with deadwood and vintage nails present on barrel, side writing ureadable.
1921-31 H&B Farrell, 34", 33oz, heavy use with 5" crack, Chick Farrell 6-6-29 side written.
1921-31 H&B Cleveland, 35", 35oz, heavy use with 6" crack and vintage nails present on barrel, Barney Cleveland 7-31-28 side written.
1921-31 H&B Calleran, 35", 35oz, heavy use with 8" break held together by vintage nails, side writing unreadable.
1917-21 H&B Wakefield, 37", 36oz, heavy use, 15" crack with vintage nails and screws, side writing unreadable.
1921-31 H&B Stell, 35", 36oz, heavy use with 15" handle crack with vintage nails present, side writing unreadable.
1921-31 H&B Bud Beck, 36", 36oz, heavy use with 10" crack, Bud Beck 5-22-24 side written.
1921-31 H&B Woods, 37", 37oz, heavy use with multiple cracks/breaks on handle and by centerbranding, vintage nails present, side writing unreadable.
1921-31 H&B Thompson, 35", 35oz, heavy use with 10" break held together by tape, 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.
C0482
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