October Legends Closing October 27,2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/27/2018
Pete Rose played in 107 games for the Phillies during the strike-shortened 1981 MLB season – but he made them count - leading all of baseball with 140 hits, driving in 33 runs while scoring 73 and batting .325. Rose made the National League All-Star team in 1981, leading the Phillies to a 59-48 record and an appearance in the postseason against the Montreal Expos. He also reached the milestone of passing Stan Musial as the all-time hit leader in the National League. This was the next to last hurdle Rose would have to pass before he reached Ty Cobb’s all-time career hits record.
The 1981 Mizuno R3631 model bat is un-cracked and displays excellent use. Several ball marks can be seen on the barrel along with black ink transfers and cleat imprints. Red bat rack paint streaks can be seen and a light coat of pine tar is on the handle. The barrel has been sanded – a Pete Rose trademark of the era – and the Hit King has signed the bat, “All Time National League Hit Leader 3631 Aug. 10 1981 Best Wished Barry Halper” in blue marker. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B13750) for the game use and has been graded a perfect GU 10. Additionally, there is an LOA from PSA/DNA (AE07307) for the signature.