Zinn Beck Bat History
 

This might be of interest to some regarding the origin and history of Zinn Beck bats.
Are there any Columbia labels out there?

John

John,

Good Post. However, i believe Zinn Beck was making bats in the late teens. I believe there was some sidewritten ones from the L.S. vaults with dates to prove. It is possible, he incorporated himself, after demand for his sluggers grew

nice.

John,

Good Post. However, i believe Zinn Beck was making bats in the late teens. I believe there was some sidewritten ones from the L.S. vaults with dates to prove. It is possible, he incorporated himself, after demand for his sluggers grew

nice.

I would like to hear more. I've done research in Columbia and in Greenville, and found no hint of production prior to 1922. Can you provide greater detail on the earlier info?

John,

I found the bat i was referring too, i misread the sdiewritting..its 1922

Thanks for the info.
If you would, tell us about the bat you mention above. Label, player's name, etc.
John

John.. thought you might like to see this.
Matt
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...uthzinn003.jpg http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...hzinn004-1.jpg

Zinn Beck 400 Bat
 

Here's my Zinn Beck. Sorry for the bad pic. It says Zinn Beck Bat Co. 400 Greenville, South Carolina. Does anyone know about how old it is?

JD

Hi Jim
Does it have a players name under the diamond? Its a 20's early 30's bat
Matt

zinn beck
 

here is my harry heilmann model 36"" long

Thanks Matt. It has no endorsement under the diamond. It's 35" long with the same knob as yours. The stampings are nowhere near as bold as yours and Kevin's. Nice bats guys. I've had this one forever and didn't know anything about it.

JD

Zinn Beck
 

John, Here's another you may or may not have seen.
About a 1/2" shorter but VERY similar style to some 20's era Louisville Slugger Wagner gamers I've seen. (yes, I said gamers but that's fodder for a different post) Oh yeah, this bat is now minus the black tape.

Wagner
 

That is a great looking Wagner. Thanks for the post.

Here are a couple of unusual Zinn Beck items -- a small advertising piece and a bat used as part of an award presentation piece.

Greg
http://www.baseballbasement.com

Greg,
Awesome basement you have! What is the player's name on Dr. Mook's bat?

John,

It's a Ken Williams model -- the players have autographed it on the other side.

Greg