MEARS Auction #41, Ends September 1st, 2012, 9:00 CST

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Lot #31:

1986-89 Keith Hernandez New York Mets Autographed Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat (JSA/MEARS A8)

Featured is an autographed Keith Hernandez professional model Louisville Slugger game used bat from near the end of his career with the New York Mets in the late 1980's. Model number C271 is stamped on the signature model barrel while Keith's uniform number 17 is written on the knob. Hernandez has also signed the bat in two different locations and added the inscription "World Champs." JSA sticker H44411 can be found on the knob to authenticate the signatures.

This ash bat currently weighs 31 ounces, measures 34.5" in length and matches known player factory records with a regular knob and cupped barrel. It exhibits signs of moderate use with ball marks, stitch marks and bat rack marks. Handle remains uncracked.

Bat receives 5 points for matching known player factory records, 2 points for use and 1 point for a documented uniform number resulting in a final grade of MEARS A8.

LOA Troy R. Kinunen / MEARS Auctions

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