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

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Lot #863:

1930's Dick Porter Krens Klouter Professional Model Game Used Bat - Cleveland Indians - Baltimore Orioles (MEARS LOA)

Offered is a hand turned signature model bat of Dick Porter. He came up in organized baseball in 1921 with the old Baltimore Orioles where he played through 1928. Called up to the Indians in 1929, he played for the Tribe through 1934 before going on to Newark and Syracuse.

Block/Script Name: script

Label Period: 1930's

Year/s Used: 1930's

Teams Played During Era of Bat: Indians

Other Teams Played:

Majors:

Minors: 1921-28 Baltimore, 1935-36 Newark, 1937-40 Syracuse

Mfg: Kren's

Model Number: Klouter

Length: 35"

Weight: 31.5 oz.

Side Writing: no

Vault Marks: no

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: all three sides

Swelling: top and bottom

Grain Separation: yes, back

Cleat Marks: yes

Rack Marks: no

Nails/Screws: no

Cracked: no

Pine Tar: no

Handle Tape: no but you can see where tape once was

Handle Crack: no

Barrel Crack: yes, on back

Dents/Gouges: yes, couple on barrel

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: no

Knob Markings: hand turned

Barrel Markings: no

Finish: ash

Provenance: no

Factory Records: no

Player Traits: unknown

Grade: Authentic

MEARS Pop. Report: none

Comments: He is a member of the International League Hall of Fame. 00589