This is a 1952 Hank Bauer H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used All-Star Game Bat. This bat dates to the 1952 All-Star Game in Philadelphia based on the stampings present in the barrel signature. This M110 model bat currently weighs 34.75 ounces and measures 34.75 inches in length.
This bat exhibits light use, which is appropriate for the amount of use you would expect to find on this bat considering Bauer had 3 at bats during the 1952 All-Star Game. This bat remains in uncracked condition. A few bat rack marks are visible along the handle and the barrel, and denting is visible along the back of the barrel. Bauer has autographed the bat in black marker between the centerbrand and barrel signature.
Bauer played for the Yankees for 12 seasons, including 7 seasons in which the Yankees won World Series Championships (1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958). Bauer was a mainstay in the Yankees outfield during the 1950's. This bat dates to the first of three All-Star seasons for Bauer, 1952, 1953, and 1954. During the 1952 season (the year this bat was issued/used), Bauer had career highs in both hits at 162 and double at 31 while hitting .293. During the 1952 All-Star Game, Bauer went 1 for 3 with a single. Bauer still holds the World Series record for the longest hitting streak, at 17 games.
This bat grades out at the MEARS A8.5 grade with five points for the base grade, one point for the light use, three points for being an All-Star Game bat, and a half point deduction for the light dent marks present along the back of the barrel.
Collection of MEARS Staff.