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

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Lot #865:

1931-33 "Nach" Nachand & Marty Hopkins H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat - St. Paul Saints AA (MEARS LOA)

Offered is a signature model Nachand bat made in 1931 that was used and returned by Saints team-mate Marty Hopkins on 7-21-33 as evidenced by the side writing. Nach played for Louisville from 1929-23 before he went to St. Paul in 1933 while Hopkins played at St. Paul from 1930-34. If you are a St. Paul Saints collector, it doesn't get much better than this, a factory documented two player side written bat.

Block/Script Name: script

Label Period: 1931-33

Year/s Used: same

Teams Played During Era of Bat: St.Paul Saints

Other Teams Played:

Majors:

Minors: Louisville

Mfg: H&B

Model Number: pre

Length: 35

Weight: 29

Side Writing: Marty Hopkins 7-21-33 St. Paul

Vault Marks: no

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: yes, heavy on top and back of barrel

Swelling: top of barrel

Grain Separation: yes, on barrel near center brand

Cleat Marks: yes

Rack Marks: no

Nails/Screws: yes, numerous nails on handle repair

Cracked: 8"

Pine Tar: no

Handle Tape: no

Handle Crack: yes

Barrel Crack: center brand

Dents/Gouges: no

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: no

Knob Markings: no

Barrel Markings: no

Finish: ash

Provenance: yes, side writing

Factory Records: no

Player Traits: unknown

Grade: Authentic

MEARS Pop. Report: None

Comments: MEARS Auction LOA. 01181