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

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Lot #48:

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

Offered is a professional model Keith Hernandez Louisville Slugger game used bat which dates to the end of his tenure with the New York Mets between 1986 & 1989. Hernandez has signed and inscribed the barrel in black marker though there is some smearing present.

1986-89 era Louisville Slugger center brand while model C271 is stamped on the signature barrel. Hernandez's uniform number 17 is also written in black marker on both the knob and barrel's end. Blacked out number 44 also written on knob indicating possible multi-player use. Bat measures 34", weighs 31 ounces and shows light use with bat rack marks and scattered ball marks. Handle remains uncracked.

MEARS grades this bat as authentic. (G0349)

(MEARS Auction LOA; JSA Auction Letter)