1924-31 circa Al Simmons Kren Professional Model Game Used Bat - Philadelphia Athletics (MEARS LOA)

This Hand Turned Kren bat was made to Simmons specs as a block last name only gamer and remains in stunning all original condition. Based on the lack of the phrase "Style or Type", which was a result in restraining orders issued by Louisville Slugger around 1930, this bat is dated to the 1924-31 circa.

Player: Al Simmons

Block/Script Name: Block Letter Last Name Only

Label Period: 1930's

Year/s Used: 1930's

Mfg: Kren

Model Number: N/A

Length: 35 inches

Weight: 35 ounces

Game Use: Moderate

Ball Marks: Medium

Swelling: No

Grain Separation: No

Cleat Marks: Yes

Rack Marks: Yes

Cracked: No

Pine Tar: No

Handle Tape: No

Dents/Gouges: No

Autographed: No

Uniform Number: N/A

Knob Markings: No

Barrel Markings: No

Grade: Authentic

Simmons hit 307 career home runs, also compiling more hits than any right-handed batter in American League history until surpassed by Al Kaline. A deadly hitter, Simmons won batting titles in 1930 and 1931 to help the A's to consecutive pennants. He recorded a .300 batting average and 100 or more runs batted in (RBI) in his first eleven major league seasons. Simmons' accumulated 2,000 hits in 1,390 games, which remains the shortest number of games needed to attain that mark in major league history.

B0190

(MEARS Auction LOA)