MEARS Auction #24, Ends March 26th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #948:

1932-34 Frank Crosetti New York Yankees Spalding Hand Turned Professional Model Game Used Bat - New York Yankees - (MEARS A7)

Frank played his entire 17-year career for the New York Yankees (1932-1948). As a player, he was on eight World Series champions (in 1932, 1936-39, 1941, 1943, and 1947). His list of team mates during this era is a who's who of Yankees history including Ruth, Gehrig and Dimaggio. He was a key player on every team of this golden era of New York Yankees glory years. A rare and desirable bat.

Player: Frank Crosetti

Block/Script Name: block

Label Period: 1926-34

Year/s Used: 1932-34

Teams Played During Era of Bat: New York Yankees

Other Teams Played:

Majors:

Minors:

Mfg: Spalding

Model Number: pre

Length: 33 1/2"

Weight: 35.6 oz.

Side Writing: none

Vault Marks: none

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: deep lace marks on all surfaces

Swelling: yes

Grain Separation: yes, back of barrel

Cleat Marks: yes

Rack Marks: no

Nails/Screws: no

Cracked: yes

Pine Tar: no

Handle Tape: no

Handle Crack: repaired

Barrel Crack: no

Dents/Gouges: light

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: no

Knob Markings: Spalding logo

Barrel Markings: none

Finish: ash

Provenance: no

Factory Records: none

Player Traits: unknown

Grade: A7 with 5 base points, 3 use points and minus 1 for crack and minute knob chip

MEARS Pop. Report: One of two graded and only Spalding

Comments: Has coat of varnish added

(MEARS LOA)