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Lot #951:

1933-34 Pepper Martin H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Team Index Bat - St. Louis Cardinals Gas House Gang (MEARS A8)

He was known as the Wild Horse of the Osage because of his daring, aggressive baserunning abilities. Martin was a third baseman and an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1930s and early 1940s. He was best known for being the hero of the 1931 World Series when, he was the catalyst in a Cardinals' upset victory over the Philadelphia Athletics. Signature model bat not found in his personal records, and attributed as a team index bat.

Title: 1933-34 Pepper Martin H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Team Index Bat

Player: Pepper Martin

Block/Script Name: Script

Label Period: 1933-34

Year/s Used: 1933-34

Mfg: Louisville Slugger

Model Number: Pre Model Number

Length: 35.75 inches

Weight: 31.75 ounces

Game Use: Significant

Ball Marks: Heavy

Swelling: Yes

Grain Separation: No

Cleat Marks: Yes

Rack Marks: No

Cracked: Professionally Resotred

Pine Tar: No

Handle Tape: No

Grade: MEARS A8, 5 base points, 3 use points

B0166

Hologram #309960

Comments; Absolutely stunning bat