Hillerich & Bradsby Hall of Famers

[bat_master]

Here's a shot of the bats currently in my collection.

From left to right:
Fred Lindstrom - Joe Cronin - Rabbit Maranville - Jesse Haines - Ty Cobb - Tris Speaker - HS Cuyler - Ross Youngs - George Sisler - George Kelly - Eddie Collins - Dave Bancroft - Harry Heilmann

[sayhey24]

Beautiful collection Tim, and what makes it even better is the backdrop!

Greg

[Scott Garner]

Terrific lumber!

[bat_master]

Originally Posted by sayhey24

Beautiful collection Tim, and what makes it even better is the backdrop!

Greg

Thanks Greg. I was pretty stoked to have won that cloth on ebay for around $100 several months back. I've never seen another one.

[bat_master]

I don't want to completely dominate the discussion, but I did want to "showcase" the Heilmann bat from my collection.

It was originally sourced from a gentleman in the Detroit area. Even though it wasn't heavily used it is the only one I've seen with a tape job that style matches to what Heilmann used. I think the original handle tape and top notch condition make it a pretty special bat.

[deebro041]

Tim that is an awesome collection!

[MVSNYC]

I posted this the other day in another thread...c. 1955-1958 Mickey Mantle Game Used Bat.

[murphusa]

Originally Posted by bat_master

Thanks Greg. I was pretty stoked to have won that cloth on ebay for around $100 several months back. I've never seen another one.

I think you got it from me. Found them in a Philly warehouse that made displays for conventions. The are set up as curtains and thats how I use the other 4 I have

[yanks12025]

Really nice Snider and mantle bat.

[KrenBats]

Tim, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe your Cronin bat has a Kren mailing lablel? The Kren factory had a couple of fires and local folklore is that Kren employees would take home the broken bats, cut them in half and use them for firewood. Not many bats survived the Kren vault. Awesome collection!

[Runscott]

sweet.

[bat_master]

Originally Posted by KrenBats

Tim, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe your Cronin bat has a Kren mailing lablel? The Kren factory had a couple of fires and local folklore is that Kren employees would take home the broken bats, cut them in half and use them for firewood. Not many bats survived the Kren vault. Awesome collection!

Hi Mike,

Correct. Here's a close up of the mailing label. Difficult to read, but it is addressed to "Kren's Better Bats" in Syracuse, NY.

[Runscott]

Regarding this Ty Cobb '1910-15 Professional Model' decal bat, is it the 'Made By' in the label that replaces the store model '40 T.C.' that makes it a Professional model?

Mears Ty Cobb 1910-15 Pro Model decal bat

[MGHPro]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Regarding this Ty Cobb '1910-15 Professional Model' decal bat, is it the 'Made By' in the label that replaces the store model '40 T.C.' that makes it a Professional model?

Mears Ty Cobb 1910-15 Pro Model decal bat

The simple answer to that is yes. Once you see the 40tc, 40ts etc, its a lot easier to tell pro model from store model.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by MGHPro

The simple answer to that is yes. Once you see the 40tc, 40ts etc, its a lot easier to tell pro model from store model.

Thanks, I don't collect bats, but have two with the 1911-15 label, one being a 40tc.

[ruth-gehrig]

Originally Posted by bat_master

Here's a shot of the bats currently in my collection.

From left to right:
Fred Lindstrom - Joe Cronin - Rabbit Maranville - Jesse Haines - Ty Cobb - Tris Speaker - HS Cuyler - Ross Youngs - George Sisler - George Kelly - Eddie Collins - Dave Bancroft - Harry Heilmann

Really nice collection! Thanks for sharing

[ksfarmboy]

Awesome bats everyone. Here's my one and only. Edd Roush 50+ ounces.

[Mark]

A 3 pound bat!! That sounds like the real McCoy.

[earlywynnfan]

Not quite as glorious, here are a couple of mine: Doerr and Schoendienst, plus my Adirondack Torre and Kaline.

Ken

[bat_master]

Great bats Ken!

[sayhey24]

On this rainy Friday morning, here are some of my favorite game bats of Hall of Fame pitchers --

Greg

[earlywynnfan]

No Wynn?? You mean I actually have a bat that you don't have?

Ken