19th Century Bats

[bgar3]

Gary, you are on another hot streak. I like that one better than the willow.

[GaryPassamonte]

Thanks, Bruce. I've had this one for a few years thanks to a board member.

[Bill Rayburn]

Gary, absolutely beautiful bat. Do you have any history associated with it?

[GaryPassamonte]

I do, Bill. The bat originates from a member of the Cumberland Base Ball Club of Nashville TN and was awarded in 1866 per my documentation. I have a copy of an image of the team passed down through the generations of the family.

[Bill Rayburn]

That's great Gary, as we are all painfully aware that most of the time the history of these relics is lost over time. By the way, Nashville has a very active Vintage Base Ball Society. Actually that bat might belong a little closer to home...Hint...Hint.

[GaryPassamonte]

Originally Posted by Bill Rayburn

That's great Gary, as we are all painfully aware that most of the time the history of these relics is lost over time. By the way, Nashville has a very active Vintage Base Ball Society. Actually that bat might belong a little closer to home...Hint...Hint.

You'll be the second to know if it goes anywhere, Bill. The previous owner has first dibs. He's from Kentucky, also.

[khkco4bls]

This is the only one I kept from my collection. 39" and immaculate cond. Out of a house in upstate New York Do not know what the S trademark means