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JOE SEWELL PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
An un-cracked, Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1922 labeling period with the signature Joe Sewell emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with slight checking, ball marks on the left and back barrel and remnants of a shipping label. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written, containing the return date 8-7-3_. 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 Joe Sewell (1898-1990) played for the Cleveland Indians from 1920-1930, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Sewell was known to use very few bats during his career, this example is one of three attributed being game used by Sewell. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 9
36 in.
42.2 oz.
An un-cracked, Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1922 labeling period with the signature Joe Sewell emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with slight checking, ball marks on the left and back barrel and remnants of a shipping label. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written, containing the return date 8-7-3_. 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 Joe Sewell (1898-1990) played for the Cleveland Indians from 1920-1930, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Sewell was known to use very few bats during his career, this example is one of three attributed being game used by Sewell. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 9
36 in.
42.2 oz.