Any Hillerich and Bradsby Bat Experts? 1910's H&B Decal Bat UPDATED WITH PICS

[Bpm0014]

Anyone in here an expert on these? I have a decal bat; 90% of decal missing. However enough there to determine the player. I believe some of these bats were actually game used. How do I determine if mine was? The barrel is:

Louisville Slugger
Made By
JF Hillerich and Son Co.

[Huysmans]

Hey Brendan

Photos would help, and the bat's length is important as well.

[Bpm0014]

For sure. And I will when I get home. I was just wondering if there were any defining characteristics in the markings/barrel/label etc. that separated store and game used (for decal bats). I believe that "MADE BY" above "JF HILLERICH AND SON CO." means that it is a possible gamer. Or no? Size is 34" 38oz, 1911-1916 labeling period. Thanks!

[Mark]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

For sure. And I will when I get home. I was just wondering if there were any defining characteristics in the markings/barrel/label etc. that separated store and game used (for decal bats). I believe that "MADE BY" above "JF HILLERICH AND SON CO." means that it is a possible gamer. Or no? Size is 34" 38oz, 1911-1916 labeling period. Thanks!

It's my impression that retail, decal models usually came in a variety of lengths. I found this advert over at the Keyman's Collectibles site. Can't wait for you to tell us whose bat it is!

[Bpm0014]

Bottom left haha. However the center brand doesn't have 40FB. It has MADE BY. I'm trying to do some research and I beleive that 40FB was retail and MADE BY was pro model. But I haven't quite figured it out yet!

[Bpm0014]

Bump. Anyone that can help? I'll post pics later today...