This is a factory side written returned "Hinkle" last name only bat that was returned on 9-17-21 from Waterloo IN? with remains of the shipping label back to the factory. The center brand on this bat is 1916-21. Our research shows a single player in organized ball during this era, one C.Hinkle who played in Vancouver with the old Pacific Coast League. In addition to the side written return date, you can read the following: W_Koenig_mauk? Bat shows tons of use with 8" handle crack, nail on back of barrel, cleat marks and some dead wood on back as well. Grade is MEARS A7 with 5 base points, 3 use points and -1 for crack, nails and dead wood. Collection of MEARS staff.