Detroit Tiger mini bat

[Wite3]

A friend of mine has this and is looking for information (more than I can give him) on whether it was given away at a park or for sale, current value, rarity?

It is 17.5 inches and in decent shape with a bit of staining (spots?) down by the Tigers stamp on the barrel. I think it dates from 1958-1960 if my little bit of research is right but would love ideas and opinions of more experienced bat people.

Thanks for any help...
Joshua

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[Wite3]

82 views and no one can tell me anything about it...must be one of a kind and super rare!! :D

No help out there?

[gashouse34]

I'm definately far from an expert but if you type adirondack mini bat on ebay you will see similar ones like this one...which unfortunately sell for less than $20. I've seen these mostly listed as 1970's mini bats. That being said yours could be an older version of these bats but can't imagine it being worth much more. I wish it were more valuable as I have an identical version of yours that is of the Pirates. Still a cool display or companion peice for a collection.

[GrayGhost]

I was about to give the same appx value as Brandan. Nice bat tho.

[murphusa]

+1

[mjkm90]

50s or 60s and I see them all the time in antique shops around Detroit for $15-$20

[D. Broughman]

Good luck finding out where it came from:D