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Lot Number: 570
Description: Exquisite 1964 Roberto Clemente National League Championship Silver Bat award. During his illustrious (18) year Major League career Roberto Clemente captured the National League batting title four times. Offered is the 1964 National League Silver Bat award which was presented to Clemente as the 1964 NL batting champion. The award is made in the manner of a professional model Louisville Slugger 125 model Clemente bat measuring 34" long and weighing 55.6 Troy ounces in sterling silver. Overall condition is very fine given its materials with a few areas of very minor surface scratching. "Batting Champion 1964 National League B.A. .339" is inscribed near the barrel area denoting the award title. Often lost in Clemente's overall game play is the fact that he was one of the finest batters of the era posting a lifetime .317 average with 3,000 hits and over 1,300 RBIs. The 1964 season marked career highs for Clemente with 211 hits and 40 doubles. With the exception of the Most Valuable Player Award, the Silver Bat is regarded as the most coveted of all personal player awards with only a handful having been made available to the collecting public. Substantive piece from one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history. Includes letter of provenance from the Clemente family: NMEstimated Price Range: ($100,000-$200,000)
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