MEARS Auction #53, Ends August 31st, 2013, 9:00 CST w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #37:

1976 Bruce Bochte California Angels Signed Bicentennial H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Game Used Bat (MEARS LOA/JSA)

Offered is a professional model Bruce Bochte H&B Louisville Slugger game used bat from his 1976 campaign with the California Angels. Bochte has also signed the barrel in blue marker.

1976 H&B center brand and Liberty Bell bicentennial stamping present while model S2 is stamped on the signature barrel. Bochte's uniform number 22 is also written on the knob in black marker. Bat measures 35", weighs 32 ounces and shows heavy use with ball marks, stitch marks and a heavy application of pine tar. Handle remains uncracked.

MEARS grades this bat as authentic. (G0348)

(MEARS Auction LOA; JSA Auction Letter)