MEARS Auction #22, Ends January 29th, 2011 - 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #855:

1921-24 Josh Devore H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat - 1911-12 New York Giants - 1914 Boston Miracle Braves (MEARS LOA)

This block letter last name only gamer of Josh Devore dates to his stint with Grand Rapids (1920-24) but he is best remembered as a member of John McGraws New York Giants where he roamed the outfield from 1908-1913. He played in both the 1911-12 World Series where he had 10 hits combined in both series. He was also a member of the 1914 Miracle Braves of Boston. The bat is side written having been returned to Louisville Slugger from a Sporting Goods store so his name is not written on side.

Block/Script Name: block letter last name only

Label Period: 22-30

Year/s Used: 22-24

Teams Played During Era of Bat: Grand Rapids (20-24)

Other Teams Played:

Majors: 1908-13 Giants, 1914 Braves

Minors: 06-07 Meridan, 08 Newark , 1916 Topeka

Mfg: H&B

Model Number: pre

Length: 35 1/4

Weight: 37.6

Side Writing: yes, Texas Sporting Goods

Vault Marks: no

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: pounded with ball marks on top of barrel

Swelling: top

Grain Separation: light on back

Cleat Marks: yes

Rack Marks: no

Nails/Screws: no

Cracked: yes

Pine Tar: no

Handle Tape: no

Handle Crack: 8"

Barrel Crack: no

Dents/Gouges: no

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: no

Knob Markings: no

Barrel Markings: no

Finish: ash

Provenance: Louisville Slugger Vaults

Factory Records: no

Player Traits: unknown

Grade: Authentic

MEARS Pop. Report:

Comments: 01192. MEARS Auction LOA.