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PETE HILL PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1916-1921 labeling period with the name HILL emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with a handle crack, checking, cleat and ball marks, remnants of a shipping label and tape residue on the handle in a spiral pattern. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written, containing the name 38oz Tenny Blount Detroit/MI 6-22-21 in grease pencil. 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. Tenny Blount acted as General Manager for the Detroit Stars of the Negro National League while Hall of Famer Pete Hill (1882-1951) played for the Detroit Stars from 1919-21, coinciding with the specific inscription and labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.
34.75 in.
34.4 oz.
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1916-1921 labeling period with the name HILL emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with a handle crack, checking, cleat and ball marks, remnants of a shipping label and tape residue on the handle in a spiral pattern. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written, containing the name 38oz Tenny Blount Detroit/MI 6-22-21 in grease pencil. 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. Tenny Blount acted as General Manager for the Detroit Stars of the Negro National League while Hall of Famer Pete Hill (1882-1951) played for the Detroit Stars from 1919-21, coinciding with the specific inscription and labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.
34.75 in.
34.4 oz.