Sale 13326
New York
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19 - 20 October 2016
Price realised
USD 6,875
Estimate
LOUIS SANTOP PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT An un-cracked, Ring Bat, circa 1920 with the name Luis Santop written in fading green ink on the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with ball marks on the right and left barrel and eleven fading rings extending from the handle to the top barrel. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in grease pencil L.Santop 6-4-25, indicating it was returned to by him to Hillerich & Bradsby. 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. Legendary Negro League catcher and Hall of Famer Louis Santop (1890-1942) played for the Hilldale Daisies from 1918-1926, during the time period of the offered bat. Authenticated by PSA/DNA. 37 in. 40.9 oz.
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