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Lot 187a
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Lot Number: 187
Description: Significant Ty Cobb professional model baseball bat with Hillerich & Bradsby Co. factory side writing c.1917-21. Louisville Slugger 125 dash-dot-dash model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 36oz. The bat shows strong use including ball marks, grain swelling, and a repaired handle crack. The side of the barrel has factory side writing in grease pencil that reads, "Ty Cobb 191?". Although faded, the date appears to be either 1917, 18, or 19. The first three numerals are clearly "191". In addition, the barrel retains remnants of a paper factory shipping label, which has left a shadowed area from lack of exposure to light as seen on the remainder of the bat. To date, there are less than half a dozen documented Ty Cobb professional model game bats with Hillerich & Bradsby Co. factory side writing, one of which resides in the permanent collection of Louisville Slugger Museum. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and David Bushing: EX
Estimated Price: ($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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