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WALTER JOHNSON PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1917-20 labeling period with the name JOHNSON emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits outstanding use with a handle crack that has been repaired with glue, many ball marks and stitch impressions on the right barrel, cleat marks and the remains of a shipping label. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in faint grease pencil 3-13-20 39oz. Walter Johnson 3-13-20 Washington AM League. 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 Walter Johnson (1887-1946) played for the Washington Senators from 1907-1927, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 9.
34.75 in.
36.8 oz.
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1917-20 labeling period with the name JOHNSON emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits outstanding use with a handle crack that has been repaired with glue, many ball marks and stitch impressions on the right barrel, cleat marks and the remains of a shipping label. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in faint grease pencil 3-13-20 39oz. Walter Johnson 3-13-20 Washington AM League. 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 Walter Johnson (1887-1946) played for the Washington Senators from 1907-1927, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 9.
34.75 in.
36.8 oz.