MEARS Auction #24, Ends March 26th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #939:

1921-30 Eddie Collins H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Hand Turned Model 250 Game Used Bat - Philadelphia Athletics - 1919 Chicago White Sox (MEARS A5)

250 was the top of the line Louisville Slugger bat. There are documented block letter 250 examples which originated from the Louisville Slugger vaults. 250 models with inch marks could be found in dealer catalogs, this bat does not so should be considered a professional model. Bat has professional grade wood with a hand turned knob, which is most often associated with professional use. Major league use for this particular bat is not documented via provenance or factory records, but it was manufactured from the highest grade of professional wood and consistent in regards to length, weight, and model with a bat that would be used Eddie Collins in a major league game. Louisville Slugger factory records from pre-1930 are quite incomplete, but there are some exact factory record references to Hall of Fame players ordering 250 models. Fellow Major Leaguers with Louisville Slugger 250 professional model bats found in their shipping records include Ki Ki Cuyler (order on 4/18/23) and Babe Ruth (order on 8/23/20).

Player: Eddie Collins

Block/Script Name: script

Label Period: 1921-30

Year/s Used: same

Teams Played During Era of Bat:

Other Teams Played:

Majors: White Sox, A's

Minors:

Mfg: H&B

Model Number: Model 250

Length: 34"

Weight: 38 oz.

Side Writing: not readable

Vault Marks: no

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: deep ball lace marks

Swelling: yes

Grain Separation: yes, on back of barel

Cleat Marks: yes

Rack Marks: no

Nails/Screws: yes, back

Cracked: no

Pine Tar: no

Handle Tape: no

Handle Crack: no

Barrel Crack: no

Dents/Gouges: no

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: none

Knob Markings: none

Barrel Markings: none

Finish: ash

Provenance: yes, louisville slugger

Factory Records: no

Player Traits: unknown

Grade: A5 with 5 base points, 3 use points and minus 1 dead wood and nails, minus 2 returned by someone other than Collins but cannot id.

Comments: Reverse of barrel shows four layers of separated deadwood reinforced with 6 bat boy type nails. Remains of Louisville Slugger shipping label from an unknown player returning this bat back to the factory can be found on front and back of barrel. Pine tar like substance on handle. Very fine appearance with deep factory stampings.

(MEARS LOA)