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OSCAR CHARLESTON PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1923-25 labeling period. Exhibits heavy use with a handle crack, some checking (grain swelling) from contact on the front and back barrel and ball and cleat marks on the right, left and back barrel. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in grease pencil ‘41oz O. Charleston 9-27-24. 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. Negro League slugger and Hall of Famer Oscar Charleston (1896-1954) played for the Indianapolis ABCs 1922-23 and the Harrisburg Giants 1924-27, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated PSA/DNA.
36 in.
39.2 oz
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1923-25 labeling period. Exhibits heavy use with a handle crack, some checking (grain swelling) from contact on the front and back barrel and ball and cleat marks on the right, left and back barrel. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in grease pencil ‘41oz O. Charleston 9-27-24. 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. Negro League slugger and Hall of Famer Oscar Charleston (1896-1954) played for the Indianapolis ABCs 1922-23 and the Harrisburg Giants 1924-27, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated PSA/DNA.
36 in.
39.2 oz