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

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Lot #871:

1943-49 Al Koerner H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat - Wilkes Barre , Bakersfield, Harrisburg, Tacoma (MEARS Auction LOA)

Al hit for a .336 average while playing in the Pioneer league for Great Falls in 1949. He spent his entire career in the minors beginning in 1943 with Wilkes Barre. He went into the service for the 1944-45 seasons and returned in 1946 playing in Bakersfield Ca. He moved to Harrisburg for the 1947-48 seasons and split the 49 season with them and Great Falls where he batted over .300 for both teams.

This bat dates to those seasons. It has perfect stamps, heavy game use and original handle tape. Bat comes with MEARS auction LOA.

Block/Script Name: Block last name only

Label Period: 1943-49

Year/s Used: same

Teams Played During Era of Bat: Wilkes Barre, Bakersfield, Harrisburg, Great Falls, Tacoma

Other Teams Played:

Majors:

Minors:

Mfg: H&B

Model Number: S2

Length: 35"

Weight: 32 oz.

Side Writing: no

Vault Marks: no

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: top of barrel

Swelling: same

Grain Separation: no

Cleat Marks: yes

Rack Marks:no

Nails/Screws: no

Cracked: no

Pine Tar: no

Handle Tape: yes, spiral white tape

Handle Crack: no

Barrel Crack: no

Dents/Gouges: no

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: no

Knob Markings: model

Barrel Markings: no

Finish: ash

Provenance: no

Factory Records: no

Player Traits: unknown

Grade: Authentic

MEARS Pop. Report: None

Comments: MEARS auction LOA. 00599