MEARS Auction #25, Ends April 30th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-minute rule

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Lot #1615:

1925 Rare Marvin "Red" Smith Philadelphia Athletics H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Side Written Game Used Bat (MEARS Auction LOA)

Offered is a game used bat of Marvin "Red" Smith from the 1925 season. That year was Smith's only appearance in the majors in his career which he primarily spent bouncing around the Texas League, PCL, and the Eastern League. During his only season in the majors however he made the most of his appearances in 20 games in which he was able to compile a .286 batting average for the Philadelphia Athletics. The bat shows great use and was likely used longer thoughout his minor league career as well.

Player: Marvin Smith

Block/Script Name: Block Letter

Label Period: 1921-31

Year/s Used: 1925

Mfg: H&B

Length: 34 inches

Weight: 31.5 ounces

Side Writing: No

Vault Marks: No

Game Use: Heavy

Ball Marks: Heavy

Swelling: Yes

Grain Separation: Yes. reverse of barrel

Cleat Marks: No

Rack Marks: No

Nails/Screws: Yes, Vintage nails in barrel

Cracked: Yes, 8" crack on handle

Pine Tar: No

Handle Tape: No

Knob Markings: None

Barrel Markings: None

Grade: Authentic

C0480

(MEARS Auction LOA)