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Lot 537
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Lot Number: 537
Description: Scarce "Momen" Roberto Clemente rookie era professional model baseball bat c.1955. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 32.6oz. Model #S2 stamped on knob end with evident use including ball marks, stitching impressions, and appropriate grain swelling to the barrel end. The bat finish has had some professional restoration to the surface which had dried from age and presents beautifully with a honey brown patination. Rare and desirable "Momen Clemente" facsimile signature stamping on the barrel end as seen on Clemente's early career era game bats. It is widely recognized that this nickname of "Momen" was derived from the Spanish word "momenito" which meant to "wait a second" and was used frequently by Clemente as a youth. After the 1960 season Clemente switched his bat stampings to the traditional "Roberto" first name variant. The earlier "Momen" stamped bats are markedly rare and equally desirable dating to the earlier portion of his playing career. Very fine Clemente game bat is only the second of its type that we have offered at auction in our twenty year company history. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions and PSA/DNA John Taube. Graded PSA/DNA GU8: EXEstimated Price Range: ($30,000-$40,000)
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