2019 Summer Premium Live and Catalog Auction Lots 1-82 Close Aug 1- 83-end close 8/10
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/11/2019
Offered here are eight game used bats. The first bat was used by Jack Clark during the 1975-79 seasons. This Adirondack 225A model bat displays light game use with a crack on the handle and a chipped knob. There are a few ball marks on the barrel and the bat’s model number “225A” has been stamped on the knob. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B12812) for the game use.
The second bat was ordered by Alex Johnson in the 1967 World Series. This Hillerich & Bradsby S192 model bat displays no evidence of game use and is un-cracked. The model number “S192” is stamped on the knob. Johnson has signed his name in blue marker across the barrel. Please note that Johnson signed his name across the grain. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B15185) for the order status and a COA from Beckett Authentication Services (G15997).
The third bat was used by Vada Pinson during the 1965-68 seasons. This Hillerich & Bradsby R161 model bat displays outstanding use with a crack on the handle that has been secured by a spiral pattern tape. Pinson’s number “28” has been handwritten in black marker on the knob and top barrel. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B13590) for the game use and has been graded a solid GU 8.5.
The fourth bat was used by Bobby Tolan during the 1973-75 seasons. This Hillerich & Bradsby O1 model bat displays light game use and is un-cracked. There are a few ball marks on the barrel and the model number “O1” has been stamped on the knob. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B15442) for the game use.
The fifth bat was used by Art Shamsky during the 1964 season. This Hillerich & Bradsby M110 model bat displays outstanding game use with a crack on the handle that has been repaired with nails. The finish of this bat is water stained. Shamsky has signed his name in black marker on the barrel and inscribed “Best Wishes. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B14912) for the game use and has been graded a GU 7. There is a COA from JSA (S85859) for his signature.
The sixth bat was used by Ron Swoboda during the 1965 season or spring training. Per PSA/DNA, the ordering records has this bat’s date of manufacture of December 8th, 1964. Swoboda has signed his name in black marker on the barrel and inscribed “1969 World Champs”. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B17154) for the game use and a COA from Beckett Authentication (G15996) for his signature.
The seventh bat was used by Bob Watson during the 1971-78 seasons. This bat displays moderate use with a crack on the handle. The number “25” has been handwritten in black marker on which was a number from another player. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B17153) for the game use.
The eighth and final bat in this lot was used by Darrel Evans during the 1980-83 seasons. This bat displays outstanding game use and has a crack on the handle. The handle has a coating of pine tar and Evans’ number “41” has been handwritten in black marker on the knob and faded on the top barrel. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B14994) for the game use.