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Posted By: Matt

Well I got a chance to see the bat in person tonight, I looked at the stamping on the knob of the bat it had been stamped with the number 47 and JR initials, it was a genuine Louisville Slugger, with the Jackie Robinson signature stamped on it as well I asked him what year he used the bat and it was 1950, so his third year, The repair job seemed decent since it was broken when he was at bat with it. I told him he should certainly get it Authenticated and even appraised by professionals. He only thought it was worth in the $500- $1000 range I think its worth much more than that as well as most of you think as well. To my surprise however, He gave me a 1962 Sport Magazine issue with Mantle on the cover and also autographed by Early Wynn who had a feature in the magazine that year as well, I thought that was pretty nice of him Lol Anyway thats the story on the bat and thanks to all of you for your responses and input