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Posted By: Clint

Alan, I'd like to first say that's a nice bat regardless if it's cracked or the knob is chipped. Spalding bats can be some of the most beautiful and rare bats available. While Crawford model bats may not be rare compared to other Spalding endorsers, they're not abundant. I've only seen 20 in the twelve years of tracking Spalding bats. Crawford bats like yours were offered from 1912-1925. The Gold Medal versions were offered from 1910-1911.

My experience on taped bats is to always assume they are cracked. I've had bats that sounded ok when tapped on the floor but still turned out cracked.

Clint