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

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Lot #856:

1921-30 Grover Hartley H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat - 1914-15 St. Louis Terriers Federal League - New York Giants (MEARS LOA)

Grover came up as a catcher with the Giants in 1911 under John McGraw where he played through 1913. He jumped to the new outlaw Federal League for the 1914-15 seasons playing for the St. Louis Terriers. When the league folded after the 1915 season, Grover went to the Browns from 1916-17 before returning to the Giants in 1924 where he stayed through 1926. He played the next two seasons with the Red Sox and Indians. He is probably best remembered today as an umpire. This bat dates to his playing days of the 1920's.

Block/Script Name:block last name

Label Period: 21-30

Year/s Used: 21-29

Teams Played During Era of Bat: Giants

Other Teams Played:

Majors: Red Sox, Indians, Federal League

Minors:

Mfg: H&B

Model Number: pre

Length: 33

Weight: 34.9

Side Writing :no

Vault Marks: no

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: On top and back of barrel

Swelling: same

Grain Separation: yes, light on back

Cleat Marks: yes, numerous

Rack Marks: no

Nails/Screws: yes, in handle repair

Cracked: yes

Pine Tar: no

Handle Tape: no

Handle Crack: 6" multiple

Barrel Crack: no

Dents/Gouges :no

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: no

Knob Markings: hand turned

Barrel Markings: none

Finish: ash

Provenance: no

Factory Records:no

Player Traits: unknown

Grade: Authentic

MEARS Pop. Report: none

Comments: Has V stamped in circle on handle. MEARS Auction LOA. 00585