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HANK GREENBERG PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
An un-cracked, Spalding, Model Number No.200 bat dating from the 1933-34 labeling period with the name GREENBERG emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits excellent use with ball marks and stitch impressions on the left and back barrel, and traces of pine tar on the handle. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written 7-13-34 32oz. Hank. Greenberg 7-13-34. BC and H. Greenberg Detroit BBC. 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 Hank Greenberg (1911-1986) played for the Detroit Tigers from 1930-46, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 10.
36 in.
34.1 oz.

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