Big Sale for Babe Ruth 1927-30 Hanna Batrite A7 on MEARS

[Billyscards]

$45,000 was the final hammer on this A7 thru MEARS. Does anyone know of any photos or evidence of Babe actually using a Hanna Bat? I know of the photo of Gehrig but am curious to any other data showing his usage of these bats.

The batwing logo is awesome though!

http://sports.mearsonlineauctions.com/1927_1930_Babe_Ruth_New_York_Yankees_Hanna_Batrite-LOT115773.aspx

[Jason19th]

What I have never understood is why game use is worth additional points - why does the fact that someone used the bat at some time contribute anything to the authentication

[perezfan]

The added value is because it was used in actual games, held or worn by the actual player, and is part of Baseball History.

[Jason19th]

The added value is because it was used in actual games, held or worn by the actual player, and is part of Baseball History.

I was unclear - game use can happen to a bat in a church league by a ten year old kid - I meant why does game wear make it anymore likely that babe Ruth used the bat

[Mark]

If the bat was in mint condition, with no ball marks, then it would sell for much less.

[Bpm0014]

Because often there are tell-tale signs of specific player use, rather than a random 10 year old. Cleat marks on the barrel, paint from bat racks, ball marks grouped together all in one place, pine tar (or no pine tar), handle grip/tape, etc.