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[jboosted92]

less than 7 years ago, it was believed by most that Pro-players didnt use 40-k Kork Grip bats. I discovered photos of Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, and others handling Kork Grip L.S. bats....(Cobb ultimately teamed with L.S. to design bat in 1913 - See Sporting news article Dec. '13) ...What also came from this, is when Pro-Model Kork Grips were used by Pro's (1913-14) was when we first saw Signatures Burned-into the barrels....since then values of these bats have gone up 100%-500%... It all started when i bought a 1914 Cobb 40-k, that had all the Cobb characteristics (lenght, weight, cleat marks, wood style...even a wrapped handle with spiral tape, after kork removed) but it was a 40-k......Countless hours of research went into it. Well worth it, and very rewarding....

- Justin