MEARS Auction #26, Ends May 28th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #778:

1919-21 Lena Styles H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat (MEARS Auction LOA) Very Rare Philadelphia Athletics Bat, 1:1

Offered is a H&B Louisville Slugger game used bat of Lena Styles which dates from 1919-21 while he was playing for the Philadelphia Athletics. Styles put together a five year major league career with the Athletics and Reds in which he was mainly used as a reserve catcher and first baseman coming off the bench.

Player: Lena Styles

Block/Script Name: Block Letter, Last Name Only

Label Period: 1917-21

Year/s Used: 1919-21

Teams Played During Era of Bat: Philadelphia Athleics

Mfg: H&B

Model Number: Pre Model Numbers

Length: 34.5"

Weight: 36oz

Side Writing: Wm. G. Styles 10/4/21

Vault Marks: None

Game Use: Heavy

Ball Marks: Heavy

Swelling: Yes

Grain Separation: Yes

Cleat Marks: Yes

Rack Marks: No

Nails/Screws: Yes

Cracked: On Barrel

Pine Tar: No

Handle Tape: No

Handle Crack: No

Barrel Crack: Yes with some grain separation

Dents/Gouges: No

Autographed: No

Uniform Number: N/A

Knob Markings: None

Barrel Markings: None

Grade: Authentic

D2565

(MEARS Auction LOA)