No player trade in the history of the Reds was more eagerly anticipated than the one that brought hometown hero Ken Griffey, Jr. back to Cincinnati. By the time he arrived in 2000 Junior had a decade of Hall of Fame credentials behind him and was considered the most complete ballplayer since Willie Mays. The four-time home run champ and American League MVP kept the Reds pennant contenders all the way to the last week of the season.

     This Hillerich & Bradsby M159 bat was used by Griffey circa 2001 with Cincinnati during which he hit .286 and slugged 22 home runs. The bat is un-cracked and shows excellent use by the Hall of Famer. Several ball marks and stitch impressions can be seen on the right, left and front barrel along with white leather ball scuffs and cleat imprints. The handle has been taped in a criss-cross pattern to enhance Griffey’s grip and a light coat of pine tar has been applied over it. In short, this bat looks every inch like it was used by the most talented and explosive ballplayer to come along since Willie Mays. This bat comes with a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA (1B06892), who have graded it a GU 8.5.

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