Mantle Semi-pro Bat

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Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p> I purchased this recently at an estate sale. can anyone give me info on it as I haven't seen one before. it would be great if it was an authentic minor league bat for him.It weighs 35 oz and is almost 34" long Thanks Dave<br /><br /><img src="http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/daveob1/KIF_3925.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/daveob1/KIF_3926.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/daveob1/KIF_3927.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>wow! i hope it's a legit Mantle Minor-Leaguer...<br /><br />BUT, i have to say that Mantle was not in the minors for very long, so i am not too certain that he had his own signature bat in the minors...<br /><br />i would send picks to John Taube asap...<br /><br />good luck and keep us posted.<br /><br />MS

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Posted By: <b>brock</b><p>Sorry its a store model bat.

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Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p> Thanks for the info. Any Idea why they would put semi pro on a bat? I don't think it would be a selling point. also how old would you say it is<br /> Thanks again

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Posted By: <b>Mark L</b><p>Hillerich and Bradsby has been using "semi pro" / "regulation" as a mid-grade store model bat for a long time. They are listed here in this catalog from the 30's. The good bats (125's, 250's, and 40K's cost $2.50 each). <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x318/corsairs25/scan0019.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p> Thanks alot for the great info.<br />Dave