This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/27/2011
Offered is a 34.5" –33.5 oz signature model gamer that was only shipped in a single shipment on 5-29-69 (12 bats) There is a vintage autograph and presentation parts of which have been gone over but serves to further place in his hands. There is a 3" closed handle crack The bat is pounded with deep lace marks on every surface and the factory stamps are perfect. His faded number 6 appears on the knob along with the marked weights.
In 1967 Petrocelli was selected to the All-Star game and was a strong performer during the Carl Yastrzemski-led Red Sox' "Impossible Dream" year. In Game 6 of the World Series, he belted two home runs against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Sox ultimately lost the series 4 games to 3.
In 1968 and 1969 Petrocelli led the league shortstops in fielding percentage. In 1969 he set a record (since broken) for home runs by a shortstop with 40 and repeated as an All-Star.
Final Grade MEARS A9. 5 points base grade, 3 points heavy game use, plus 1 documented uniform number, minus 1/2 handle crack, plus 1/2 vintage autograph. LOA Troy R. Kinunen / MEARS Auctions