This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2012
Offered is a signed Jim Rice professional model H&B Louisville Slugger game used bat from his time with the Boston Red Sox in the late 1970's. Model number R267 is stamped on the signature barrel while Glen's uniform number 14 is written in black marker on the knob. Rice has also signed the barrel of the bat.
This ash bat currently weighs 33 ounces, measures 36" in length and matches known player factory records with a regular knob and round barrel. It exhibits signs of light use with a light application of pine tar and a scattering of scratches & bat rack marks. Handle remains uncracked.
Bat receives 5 points for matching known player records, 1/2 point for use and 1 point for a documented uniform number resulting in a final grade of MEARS A6.5.
(Y0094)
LOA Troy Kinunen / MEARS
(JSA Auction Letter)