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

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Lot #867:

1938-43 Tommy Nelson H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat - 1943-44 Milwaukee Brewers - Boston Braves - Sacramento Solons PCL (MEARS LOA)

The Milwaukee team finished in first place in both 1943-44 only to lose both seasons in the World Series. Tommy was a member of the Brewers during both of those seasons. He came up in 1938 with the Moline Plow Boys and finished with the Medford Rogues in 1950 with stints in between with Muskogee, Salina, Birmingham, Macon, Pensacola, Columbus, the Solons of the PCL and in the major leagues in 1945 with the Braves.

Block/Script Name: block both names

Label Period: 1930's

Year/s Used: same

Teams Played During Era of Bat: Minors

Other Teams Played:

Majors:

Minors:

Mfg: H&B

Model Number: pre

Length: 35

Weight: 35

Side Writing: no

Vault Marks: no

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: deep stitch marks top of barrel

Swelling: top

Grain Separation: light on back

Cleat Marks: yes

Rack Marks: no

Nails/Screws: yes, 6 on back

Cracked: no

Pine Tar: no

Handle Tape: yes, 10" black

Handle Crack: no

Barrel Crack: no

Dents/Gouges: yes, lots on front of barrel over name

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: no

Knob Markings: no

Barrel Markings: no

Finish: ash

Provenance: no

Factory Records: no

Player Traits: unknown

Grade: Authentic

MEARS Pop. Report: none

Comments: There are numerous dents over his stamped name, maybe in an attempt to obsure it for another player but is still plainly visible.MEARS auction LOA. 00597