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Posted By: Bill Kasel

My best find was found in my Grandpa's garage about 18 years ago. They were moving to a condo and had lived at their house for over 60 years. While we were cleaning out the garage getting stuff ready for the auction I found a game used Rogers Hornsby bat from the 20's. Of course it was game used by my grandpa when he played local semi-pro ball (or whatever they called it back then). I also found a first edition copy of Pride of the Yankee's. He let me keep both of them. His glove (which was from the mid-19teens) went to the auction though.

The bat is beaten, taped, well used and dirty but it is the centerpiece of my collection. The book has been read by me several times and is proudly displayed.

Bill