MEARS Auction #41, Ends September 1st, 2012, 9:00 CST

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Lot #18:

1951-57 Willie Mays New York Giants Adirondack Professional Model Team Index Bat (MEARS Authentic)

Offered is a Willie Mays professional model Adirondack team index bat from his time with the New York Giants in the 1950's. Model number 282C is stamped on the knob while the bat features a 1951-57 era Adirondack center brand and signature model barrel.

This ash bat currently weighs 32 ounces, measures 35" in length and matches known team index records with a regular knob and round barrel. It exhibits signs of heavy use with dead wood, excessive damage and discoloration to the finish and heavy wear to the barrel stamping. The handle is cracked and has been repaired with non-player tape.

MEARS grades this bat as authentic.

LOA Troy R. Kinunen / MEARS Auctions

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