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Lot 881
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Lot Number: 881
Description: Phil Rizzuto professional model baseball bat c. 1950-60. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32.8oz. The bat exhibits evident use including ball marks, cleat marks, rack marks, and general surface wear. Model #H117 is stamped on the knob end. The barrel of the bat has a few very light "shadows" to the finish from a period identification label. According to family history, the label that had been affixed to the barrel end indicated that Rizzuto had used the offered bat during the 1950 World Series. While this cannot be documented, the bat is accompanied by a photocopy of a 1995 letter written by the original recipient to Rex Bradley of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. recounting the story of the bat. Bradley responded, in part, "Each player in the World Series received (2) special branded bats just like they normally ordered. Many of the players did not use these as they stayed with their "gamers" they used during the season. Rizzuto used H-117 models 34 1/2" and 33 & 34oz. in the 1950 season". The offered bat was originally obtained by a Little League catcher who won the outstanding player of his league for the 1951 season. He was presented with the bat by Yankees pitcher Allie Reynolds as a reward for his accomplishments. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and the photocopied letter sent from the consignor to Rex Bradley with his remarks: EX
Estimated Price: ($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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