Offered is a lot of 12 game used and side written bats of baseball players that originated in the old Louisville Slugger vaults. Each bat shows heavy game use and all are side written, most of which are partially or fully visible. The bats date from the 1921-31 era. Players include:
1921-31 H&B Nelson, 35", 36oz, heavy use 8" handle crack and grain separation present on barrel, Andy Nelson 6-7-37 side written.
1921-31 H&B Wabash, 35", 36oz, heavy use with 12" handle crack with vintage nails, unreadable side writing.
1921-31 Mike Newberger, 36", 36oz, heavy use with repaired handle break and grain separation on barrel, unreadable side writing.
1921-31 H&B Smitty, 35", 34 oz, heavy use with 11" handle crack, unreadable side writing.
1921-31 H&B Sam Neely, 35", 33oz, heavy use with 10" crack on handle and slight grain separation on barrel, unreadable side writing.
1921-31 H&B Willie, 33", 30oz, heavy use with 11" piece missing from barrel, C.A. Burghardt & Sons 5-13-29 side written.
1921-31 H&B Killion, 35", 35oz, 9" handle crack, deadwood and vintage nails present on barrel, unreadable side writing.
1921-31 H&B Petroit, 36", 35oz, heavy use with 5" handle crack and grain separation present on barrel, unreadable side writing.
1921-31 H&B Leyba, 36", 39oz, heavy use with 9" handle crack, unreadable side writing.
All are cracked and have that nice vintage look. A great lot for the minor league collector or for decorating a sports display.
C0489
(MEARS Auction LOA)