• The Golden Age of Baseball, Se auction at Christies

    Sale 13326

    The Golden Age of Baseball, Selections of Works from the National Pastime Museum

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    19 - 20 October 2016

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    • SAM RICE PROFESSIONAL MODEL BA
    Lot 125

    SAM RICE PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT

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    USD 13,750

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    USD 15,000 - USD 20,000

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    SAM RICE PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
    A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1923 labeling period with the signature Sam Rice emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits outstanding use with a handle crack, ball marks on the left and back barrel, a light coat of gripping substance on the handle, darkening of the finish on the front barrel and remnants of a shipping label. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written in grease pencil Sam Rice 7-24-23 Washington DC and Be Sure to Make Knob Little Larger. 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 Sam Rice (1890-1974) played for the Washington Senators from 1915-1933, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 9.
    34.25 in.
    34.1 oz.

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