PEPPER MARTIN PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT USED BY LEO DUROCHER
PEPPER MARTIN PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT USED BY LEO DUROCHER

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PEPPER MARTIN PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT USED BY LEO DUROCHER
A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1936 labeling period with the signature Pepper Martin emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with a handle crack, ball marks on the right, left and back barrel, cleat marks a taped handle and shipping labels attached to the front and back barrel. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in grease pencil 5-20-36 33oz Leo Durocher 5-20-36 St. Louis National 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 Leo Durocher (1905-1991) played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1933-1937 (as did his teammate Pepper Martin), during the labeling period of the offered bat. One of only two bats known that can be attributed to Durocher. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 8.
35 in.
33.1 oz.