I think it's real and a terrific piece -- it looks even better in your photo.
Could I please ask you a quick question. One of the most well known models made by Joseph Kren's bat company in Syracuse was the Dick Porter model.
Can you make out any of the wording on the center label and/or barrel of the bat? Is that a Dick Porter signature model?
Thanks and congrats Leon!
Greg
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