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10-18-2004, 02:16 PM
Posted By: <b>pete</b><p>A friend of mine gave me this bat and I love it. It's in beautiful shape. I believe it to be early 20th century. Does anyone know what it's worth? Thanks for any help!
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10-19-2004, 06:36 AM
Posted By: <b>FatBoy</b><p>Heres the bat Peter speaks of.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/FatBoy/peter1.jpg"> <br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/FatBoy/peter2.jpg"> <br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/FatBoy/peter3.jpg">
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10-19-2004, 08:54 AM
Posted By: <b>Hal Lewis</b><p><a href="http://www.otal.umd.edu/~vg/amst205.F97/vj27/project6/bat_his.html" target=_new>http://www.otal.umd.edu/~vg/amst205.F97/vj27/project6/bat_his.html</a><br /><br />As you can see from this link, they become "Hillrich & Bradsby" in 1916 ... so the bat is DEFINITELY older than 1916!!
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10-19-2004, 11:09 AM
Posted By: <b>Peter Thomas</b><p>I don't really have good idea of value, but would guess over $1,000
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10-19-2004, 11:29 AM
Posted By: <b>Hal Lewis</b><p>It was made after 1894, since that is when Hillerich first obtained the trademark for "Louisville Slugger."<br /><br />After 1905 when Honus Wagner signed with Hillerich & Sons, they started engraving the names of professional players on all bats that were sold in stores.<br /><br />Thus, since this bat has NO NAME engraved on it...<br /><br />It was made sometime between 1894 and 1905.<br /><br />Definitely a GREAT PIECE!!<br /><br />I agree that I would pay $1,000 for it.
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10-20-2004, 06:42 AM
Posted By: <b>Hal Lewis</b><p>Is it for sale, Pete?
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10-20-2004, 11:03 AM
Posted By: <b>pete</b><p>sorry...the bat's not for sale!
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10-22-2004, 09:20 PM
Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p>Thanks for all the help/info folks! I spoke to a gentleman today who was referred to me by the louisville slugger museum. He claims, due to the markings, that it is more specifically from 1897-1904. He says at some point, the bat probably had some kind of decal/sticker near the barrell, and that due to the smooth machining of the round knob, is probably store bought as opposed to game used, but I can always hope!!!!!