October Legends
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/2/2013
At the 1987 All Star Game held in Oakland’s Coliseum, Willie Randolph started at second base. In his only at bat, he flied out to left field in the third inning of the 2–0 NL victory. This bat was cracked during that at bat. This 34-inch, 31.1-oz., two-toned ash, Rawlings Adirondack Pro-Ring Model 259B bat exhibits evidence of heavy use: a cracked handle, several ball marks are visible on the front, top, rear and bottom of the barrel, shallow cleat marks circle the barrel. The white Rawlings label and barrel header are shrouded with black/gray smudges. Bat rack blemishes are evident in streaks down the barrel and on the barrel tip. Pine tar coats the upper handle and white band. Tape is peeling from the handle. The knob is engraved with “259B /W.R.” and inscribed in black marker with Randolph’s Yankees’ number, “30.” The barrel is engraved with “BIG STICK/WILLIE RANDOLPH/1987 ALL-STAR GAME.” An LOA from PSA/DNA (#1B05743) accompanies this item.