MEARS Auction #19, Ends October 30th, 2010, 9:00 CST w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #1197:

1932 George Babe Ruth H&B Louisville Slugger Model 125 Retail Bat (MEARS LOA)

Offered is a really nice Powerized and Bone Rubbed bat that dates to 1932, the season of the called shot. It is a top of the line 125 model. These vintage 125 retail model burned in branded bats are the best of the best store models. This one is 33" which is shorter than what he used during this era.

Player:George Babe Ruth

Block/Script Name:Signature

Label Period:1932

Year/s Used:1921-32

Teams Played During Era of Bat:New York Yankees

Other Teams Played:

Majors:Boston Braves

Minors:Baltimore

Manufacture:H&B

Model Number:Pre model number

Length:33" stamped on knob

Weight:36.9 oz

Side Writing:None

Vault Marks:No

Shipping LabelNone present:No

Game Use:Heavy

Ball Marks:Heavy on top and back of barrel.

Swelling:Light on bottom of bat.

Grain Separation:About 6 minor cleat marks on back of barrel ed.

Cleat Marks:About 6 minor cleat marks on back of barrel ed.

Rack Marks:No

Nails/Screws:NO

Pine Tar:No

Handle Tape:No

Handle Crack:No

Barrel Crack:No

Dents/Gouges:No

Wood:Ash

Autographed:None

Uniform Number:None

Knob Markings:33 stamped on knob

Barrel End Markings:None

Provenance:None

Factory Records:No

Player Traits:

Grade:MEARS auction index

MEARS Pop. Report:

Comments:Nice professional grade wood

Inventory Number:00349

Collection of MEARS staff