Offered is one of the rarest of all Hall of Fame and Brooklyn Dodger bats. Anybody reading this is aware of Roy Campanella and his brilliant stint as the starting catcher for the Bums until he suffered a severe injury from a car crash that left him paralized after the 1957 season.
Jackie Robinson's first season in the Major Leagues was in 1947 and Campanella began his Major League career with Brooklyn the following season, playing his first game on April 20, 1948. He went on to play for the Dodgers from 1948 through 1957 as their regular catcher. This bat dates to either 1950 or 1951 according to factory shipping records. The bat was favored by Campy was ordered several times from 3/15/50 through 5/16/51.
Campy received the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the National League three times, the first of these dates to 1951, the era of this bat. He won again in 1953 and 1955. This rare bat is on just about every bat collectors want list and this one is a beauty and would be a centerpiece in any advanced collection.
Title: 1950-51 Roy Campanells H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat
Player: Roy Campanella
Block/Script Name: Block Letter, Last Name Only
Label Period: 1950-60
Year/s Used: 1950-51
Teams Played During Era of Bat: Brooklyn Dodgers
Mfg: H&B Louisville Slugger
Model Number: G80
Length: 35 1/2"
Weight: 35.8 ounces
Game Use: Heavy
Ball Marks: Heavy
Swelling: Yes
Grain Separation: Light on back
Cleat Marks: Yes
Rack Marks: No
Cracked: Uncracked
Pine Tar: None present
Handle Crack: Uncracked
Dents/Gouges: Yes, couple on barrel
Provenance: No Provenance
Factory Records: Records show Camapnella ordered 35 1/2" - 36oz. bats from 3/15/50 through 5/16/51.
Player Traits: N/A
Grade: A7
Comments: Bat grades MEARS A7: 5 base points, 3 points for use, -1/2 grain separation, -1/2 dents
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