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BRUCE PETWAY PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1916-21 labeling period. Exhibits heavy use with a handle crack that has been repaired with nails, some checking (grain swelling) from contact on back barrel, ball and cleat marks on the right, left and back barrel, and the shadow of a spiral tape pattern on the handle (the tape has been removed). The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in grease pencil ‘40oz Bruce Petway 4-15-21. 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 catching legend Bruce Petway (1885-1941) played for the Chicago American Giants from 1911-18 and the Detroit Stars from 1919-25, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated PSA/DNA.
36 in.
39.9 oz
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1916-21 labeling period. Exhibits heavy use with a handle crack that has been repaired with nails, some checking (grain swelling) from contact on back barrel, ball and cleat marks on the right, left and back barrel, and the shadow of a spiral tape pattern on the handle (the tape has been removed). The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in grease pencil ‘40oz Bruce Petway 4-15-21. 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 catching legend Bruce Petway (1885-1941) played for the Chicago American Giants from 1911-18 and the Detroit Stars from 1919-25, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated PSA/DNA.
36 in.
39.9 oz