Question about an Al Unser bat

[ctownboy]

Hello all,

Since the Indianapolis 500 is currently being raced, I thought this would be a good time to ask a question about a bat I own.

I live in Indianapolis and last year I bought some baseball items at a yard sale. One was a Ferris Fain model Louisville Slugger bat, one was a Louisville Slugger Fungo bat and one was a Ray Fosse model Rawlings catchers mitt.

I know the Ferris Fain bat and the Fungo bat are probably from the 1950's and the Ray Fosse glove is probably from the 1970's. The problem I am having is with an Al Unser bat that I also bought at the sale.

It is an autograph model (just like the Fain bat) and has the older Hillerich and Bradsby logo. It has the "125" and "powerized" markings and is 33 3/4 inches long. On the end of the knob it is marked, "U24".

I know no AL Unser ever played in the Majors but was wondering if there was an Al Unser that played Minor League ball or if this might be some special bat Hillerich & Bradsby made for the race car driver. If so, when and what for?

Thanks,

David