GEORGE SISLER PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT

GEORGE SISLER PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
An un-cracked, Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1916-20 labeling period with the signature George Sisler emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with a chip on the knob, many ball marks visible on the right, left and back barrel (ball marks include green ink transfers), bat rack streaks, defined lathe marks in the handle, a moderate coat of pine tar on the upper handle and small nails removed from the barrel. A label from the Louisville Slugger traveling display is affixed to the front barrel attributing this bat to George Sisler’s 257th hit of the 1920 season, a record number of hits in a season that would stand for 84 years (the label misidentifies the hit as a home run). The Louisville Slugger traveling display was used as a marketing tool for the company and featured 20 bats of the greatest hitters in the game. The display was used by the company for over forty years. Hall of Famer George Sisler (1893-1973) played for the St. Louis Browns from 1915-1927, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 10.
36 in.
37.6 oz.