This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/31/2011
Offered for auction in this lot is an autographed Cal Ripken Jr. Louisville Slugger professional model game bat from his 1985 season with the Baltimore Orioles. This Louisville Slugger game bat has model number P72 imprinted on its signature barrel and Ripken's uniform number 8 written on its knob in black sharpie. Cal has also autographed the bat on the barrel in silver sharpie.
This hickory finished bat which matches factory records currently weighs 34 ounces and measures 34" in length. It exhibits moderate use with light ball marks and stitch marks. The handle remains uncracked.
Bat receives 5 points for matching factory records and 1 point for use resulting in a final grade of MEARS A6.
(M0168)
LOA Troy Kinunen / MEARS
(MEARS LOA; JSA Auction Letter)