Description:J.F. Hillerich & Son "Ball Balanced" baseball bat c.1890-1910. Very early Louisville Slugger model bat measures 32" long with a ball shaped knob at the handle and J.F. Hillerich & Son center brand indicating a dating period of 1897-1911. The end of the barrel has some dryness with some worm damage, otherwise the bat remains in very good overall condition with original patina: VG-EX