Rehg appeared in a career-high 88 games with the 1914 Red Sox, as a backup for the fabled Million-Dollar Outfield of Duffy Lewis (LF), Tris Speaker (CF) and Harry Hooper (RF). He was also a member of he 1919 Reds but most of his play came in the minor leagues.
Player: Walter Rehg
Block/Script Name:Bland Barrel
Label Period:1921-30
Year/s Used:1921-27
Teams Played During Era of Bat:Returned while playing in Columbus in 1927.
Other Teams Played:
Majors:1912 Pirates, 1913-14 Red Sox, 1917-18 Braves.
Minors:1910-11 Hartford, 1912-13 St. Paul, 1919-26 Indianapolis, 1927-28 Columbus, 1928-29 & 30 Hollywood PCL, 1930 Tuscon.
Manufacture:H&B
Model Number:Pre model number.
Length:33 3/4"
Weight:33.6 oz.
Side Writing:Yes,Walter Rehg 6-23-27 Columbus
Vault Marks:No
Shipping Label:Yes,parts of original label still on barrel near where name would be.
Game Use:Heavy
Ball Marks:Heavy concentration on top of barrel.
Swelling:Also on top of barrel
Grain Separation:No
Cleat Marks:Looks like 3 marks on very end of barrel.
Rack Marks:No
Nails/Screws:No
Pine Tar:No
Handle Tape:No
Handle Crack:Yes, 7"
Barrel Crack: No
Dents/Gouges:No
Wood:Ash
Autographed:No
Uniform Number:No
Knob Markings:No
Barrel End Markings:No
Provenance:Louisville Vaults
Factory Records:Pre record
Player Traits:Unknown
Grade:MEARS A9 with 5 base points, 3 use points and 2 side written points with minus 1 for handle crack.
MEARS Bat Index Record:Only example graded.
Comments:Rehg not only played for Hollywood with the Stars, he also starred in several movies as well.
Inventory Number: h0174
Collection of MEARS staff:No
(MEARS LOA)