Does this 1888 bat exist?
In 1888 New York Giants manager Mutrie said:
"I am deputized by the Evening World to present to the club which I represent, these testimonial bats. As you perhaps know they were procured by a popular subscription through the Evening World as a token of the appreciation felt by the lovers of the national game for the splendid work done by the New York Club during the present season."
Bats were awarded to each man on the roster. Above the handle a gilded disk was inscribed with the name of the Giant who would swing it. 1,000 fans had donated to the fund.
Have any of these bats survived...any photos exist?
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