October Legends Closing October 29
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2016
After swiping 33 bases in just 89 games in 1979, Rickey Henderson reached the 100 stolen base plateau in only his second season in the Majors. All season long Henderson proved over and over why he was the most exciting player to come around in decades. He sparked the A’s to a second place finish, surpassing everyone’s preseason expectations, proving what a difference one player can make to a ball club.
This bat dates to Rickey’s first couple of seasons in the majors, 1980 through 1983. The Hillerich & Bradsby S226 model bat shows moderate use and is un-cracked. There are several ball marks with stitch impressions on the barrel and many abrasions from contact and storage. The stunning, rarely seen Hickory finish makes this bat all the more impressive. A very attractive gamer from one of the most exciting players of the 1980’s. This bat comes with a Letter of Authenticity from MEARS (314253) who have graded this bat an A7.