Holiday Auction 2021 Dec 20-Jan 8/9
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/9/2022
As one of the most prolific hitters in the modern era, Wade Boggs fashioned a lifetime .328 BA, many of his 3,010 hits ricocheting off the sweet spot of Louisville Sluggers akin to this model. Boggs played the hot corner, designated hitter and first base for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. A 12-time All-Star, Boggs won five AL batting titles and two Gold Glove awards at third base. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2005. This offered Louisville Slugger B349 model bat is un-cracked, shows outstanding game use and was used by Boggs during the 1991 and 1992 seasons – his final two with the Red Sox. There are ball marks with stitch impressions are visible on the barrel along with blue ink transfers. A moderate coat of pine tar is found on the lower handle, while a heavier coat is on the center brand. Boggs’ number “26” is handwritten on the knob and the Hall of Famer has signed the barrel in “Best Wishes” above his signature in black marker. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B16490) for the game use and has been given the highest possible grade of GU 10. Additionally, there is a LOA from Beckett Authentication for the signature. Please note that this item was recently authenticated by Beckett Authentication. An LOA will be pictured in this lot when it is received in our office and will be shipped to the winner.