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HARRY HEILMANN PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1923 labeling period with the name HELLMAN (spelling incorrect due to a factory error) emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits outstanding use with a slight handle crack that’s been repaired, ball marks and stitch impressions on the right and back barrel and several cleat marks on the barrel. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in grease pencil HARRY HE_LM_N_. During the first half of the 20th Century, it was commonplace for players to send a preferred model bat back to the factory to request models of the same type. Once at the factory, it would be planed and inscribed with the length, weight, player’s name, date received and team affiliation. Hall of Famer Harry Heilmann (1894-1951) played for the Detroit Tigers from 1914-1929, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 9.5.
34.75 in.
34.1 oz.
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1923 labeling period with the name HELLMAN (spelling incorrect due to a factory error) emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits outstanding use with a slight handle crack that’s been repaired, ball marks and stitch impressions on the right and back barrel and several cleat marks on the barrel. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in grease pencil HARRY HE_LM_N_. During the first half of the 20th Century, it was commonplace for players to send a preferred model bat back to the factory to request models of the same type. Once at the factory, it would be planed and inscribed with the length, weight, player’s name, date received and team affiliation. Hall of Famer Harry Heilmann (1894-1951) played for the Detroit Tigers from 1914-1929, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 9.5.
34.75 in.
34.1 oz.