MEARS Auction #28, Ends July 30th, 2011, 9:00 CST w/15-Minute Rule

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Lot #281:

1921-25 Dick Dodson H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat (MEARS Auction LOA)

Offered is an H&B Louisville Slugger game used signature model bat of Dick Dodson. This bat is in great condition and features Dodson's signature on the barrel end making it a very nice display piece. While Dodson was unable to make the majors over his 7 year career, he was able to amass 800 hits and a healthy .285 batting average in the minors while playing for Saginaw, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, and Flint.

Player: Dick Dodson

Block/Script Name: Signature Model

Label Period: 1921-31

Year/s Used: 1921-25

Teams Played During Era of Bat: Saginaw, Muskegon, Flint

Mfg: H&B

Model Number: Pre Model Number

Length: 35"

Weight: 34.75oz

Side Writing: Unreadable

Vault Marks: None

Game Use: Heavy

Ball Marks: Heavy

Swelling: Yes

Grain Separation: Yes

Cleat Marks: Yes

Rack Marks: No

Nails/Screws: Yes

Cracked: Yes

Pine Tar: No

Handle Tape: No

Handle Crack: 3" crack

Barrel Crack: 9 1/2" piece missing off barrel

Dents/Gouges: Yes

Autographed: No

Uniform Number: N/A

Knob Markings: None

Barrel Markings: None

Grade: Authentic

H0195

(MEARS LOA)