This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2012
Offered for auction in this lot is an autographed Jim Gantner professional model Louisville Slugger game used bat from his 1990 season with the Milwaukee Brewers. Model number T141 is stamped on the signature model barrel while Gumby's uniform number 17 is written on the knob. Gantner has also signed the barrel in silver sharpie and the winning bidder will also receive a wrist band which Jim has also signed.
This black ash bat currently weighs 32 ounces, measures 34" in length and matches known player factory records with a round barrel and regular knob. It exhibits signs of heavy use with ball marks, deeply embedded stitch marks, bat rack marks and a 6" area of dead wood on the reverse of the barrel. Handle remains uncracked.
Bat receives 5 points for matching player records, 3 points for use and 2 points for a player use traits and loses 1 point for dead wood resulting in a final grade of MEARS A9.
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LOA Troy Kinunen / MEARS