MEARS Auction #24, Ends March 26th, 2011, 9:00 CST, w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #961:

1965-67 Glen Beckert H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat - 1969 Chicago Cubs - (MEARS A8.5)

Following the sudden death of Cubs second baseman, Ken Hubbs in 1964, the Cubs brought Beckert to the major leagues as their second baseman for the 1965 season making this one of the earliest known factory documented and Yosh marked Cubs era gamers. He was, of course, a member of the infamous 1969 team as well. One of the best Beckert bats out there.

Player: Glenn Beckert

Block/Script Name: script

Label Period: 1965-68

Year/s Used: 1965-67

Teams Played During Era of Bat: Chicago Cubs

Other Teams Played:

Majors:

Minors:

Mfg: H&B

Model Number: M110

Length: 35"

Weight: 31.375

Side Writing: none

Vault Marks: none

Game Use: heavy

Ball Marks: deeply embedded lace marks

Swelling: yes

Grain Separation: no

Cleat Marks: yes

Rack Marks: yes

Nails/Screws: no

Cracked: yes

Pine Tar: light

Handle Tape: no

Handle Crack: 10"

Barrel Crack: no

Dents/Gouges: yes

Autographed: no

Uniform Number: yes, number 18 black

Knob Markings: model

Barrel Markings: none

Finish: ash

Provenance: no

Factory Records: yes

Player Traits: yes

Grade: A8.5 with 5 base, 3 use, 1 for Yosh Kawano marks, 1 for vintage uniform number and minus 1.5 for crack and couple of dents

MEARS Bat Index: Tied for highest grade awarded to a Beckert bat in MEARS index

Comments; Coveted Yosh marked Cubbie era bat