What a club! 11 homers is written in faded vintage black marker on the barrel of this lumber that was once wielded by one of the most feared sluggers in the National League and this one is probably the finest example of a Dick Allen game used bat that we have ever seen. In fact, his is the earliest Allen game used bat that MEARS has ever examined. Allen was an All Star from 1965-67 and was the National League rookie of the year in 1964. His first season in the majors, 1964, ranks among the greatest rookie seasons ever
Title: 1965-68 Dick Allen H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat
Player: Dick Allen
Block/Script Name: Script
Label Period: 1965-68
Year/s Used: 1966-68
Teams Played During Era of Bat: Philadelphia Phillies
Mfg: H&B Louisville Slugger
Model Number: P89
Length: 36"
Weight: 39.9 ounces
Side Writing: N/A
Vault Marks: N/A
Game Use: Heavy
Ball Marks: Heavy
Swelling: Yes
Grain Separation: No
Cleat Marks: Yes
Rack Marks: Yes
Nails/Screws: No
Cracked: No
Pine Tar: No
Handle Tape: No
Handle Crack: No
Barrel Crack: No
Dents/Gouges: No
Autographed: No
Uniform Number: 15
Knob Markings: 15, black marker
Barrel Markings: None
Provenance: No Provenance
Factory Records: Consistent with factory records
Player Traits: N/A
Grade: MEARS A9, 5 base points, 3 points for use, +1 #15
Comments: Factory records show Allen ordered this length/weight and model 3/11/66 through 7/24/68.
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