April 5th Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/6/2013
Un-cracked, game used Barry Bonds professional model 2K1 Sam Bat. This black/brown finished maple bat shows exceptional game use as befitting baseball’s reigning all-time home run champion. White ball marks and stitch impressions show heavy use by Bonds as he surged past the 600 home run mark during the 2002 season. Cleat impressions are present on the bat’s barrel and pine tar marks the upper handle above the spiral white adhesive tape that has been applied for a better grip. The barrel has been factory-marked “SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS”, “BONDS 2K1”, “BARRY BONDS”, and “Rideau Crusher” in gold ink. The manufacturer has identified the bat on the top of the barrel with the length (34), weight (31.8oz), date (3/12/02), model (2K1) and Barry Bonds’ initials (BB) in black marker. Graded PSA/DNA GU 9. PSA/DNA letter of authenticity.