Lot # 1401: Vintage Mini-Bat Collection (16) with Babe Ruth & Other Stars

Starting Bid: $50.00

Bids: 12 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "December 2023 Auction",
which ran from 11/24/2023 9:00 AM to
12/7/2023 10:00 PM



Stock up your lumber department, with this collection of (16) mini-bats. Dating from the 1930s-1980s, these bats show varying degrees of wear, with the majority being handsome mid-grade examples. Though some bear considerable wear, all retain sufficient integrity to determine the player names. (12) Are a standard 16" in length, while (3) are longer, and (1) is shorter. Hall of Famers "Babe" Ruth and Brooks Robinson are the most familiar names, and the rest of the lineup is filled with fan favorite stars, and obscure journeymen who played the game long ago. All but (2) are branded Louisville Slugger models, and the (2) that are not, happen to be the longest and shortest of the group.



Featured are 16" Louisville Slugger models, unless noted:



Raymond (Hap) Dumont dated "National Tournament Wichita 1948", has distinct gold player facsimile signature and label;



George "Babe" Ruth, the most attractive of the group, with negligible wear;



Brooks Robinson 22" with distinct gold facsimile signature and label;



Jimmy Archer dated "1975" has distinct black facsimile signature/label, however a baseball logo is undetermined due to being abraded;



Walter (Wally) Millies has faded facsimile signature/label surface color, but the burned in details are still sharp;



Johnny Rizzo shows considerable wear, and has green paint spots on the barrel;



"Babe" Dahlgren has a handle crack and several marks on the barrel;



Lou (Lew) Riggs has bold facsimile signature/label, and shows only minor wear, including a bit of light checking;



Vince DiMaggio shows considerable wear;



Don Cardwell 22" has faded facsimile signature/label, and shows moderate wear;



Henry "Zeke" Bonura has faded facsimile signature, and bold label;



Dave Kingman has distinct gold facsimile signature/label, and "H&B 100 Years 1884-1984" logo with minor wear;



Elwood (Woody) English is clean and attractive, with minor wear, and is considered scarce;



Rudolph (Rudy) York has faded facsimile signature/label, but is fairly attractive, with a nice period look;



New York City World's Champions from unknown factory is shellacked, and shows moderate wear, and distinct lettering;



Cox Memphis Big Boys 25" has distinct black lettering and graphics, and shows light to moderate wear.

Opening Bid $100.

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