1922 Hillerich & Bradsby Harry Heilmann Game Used Bat (PSA GU9)
The model of this bat is identified as "His Blue Model 8/23/17" in his ordering records. It was ordered by Heilmann in 1922, 1923, and 1925. However, the labeling period for this bat is generally known to run from 1919 to 1922. But since Harry signed his signature contract with Hillerich & Bradsby in October of 1920, the bat is narrowed down to the 1921 or 1922 season.
Because of his ordering records it is further narrowed down specifically to the 1922 season when he batted .356 with a career high 21 HRs and 92 RBI. Selfishly, I sort of wish the bat could be tied to either 1921 or 1923 as he won batting titles both of those years with averages of .394 and .403 respectively.
I had John do a letter and grade on it when I was in Chicago at the National in 2023. It received a GU 9 grade in part due to the presence of the original period (and style) correct criss-cross handle tape application.
This is one of my favorites in my collection.
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