Block letter last name only S2 model that is 34" and weighs 33.5 oz. There is a 6" repaired double handle crack, cleat marks, rack marks with moderate game use concentrated on top of the barrel. The area on the handle where cracks are is lighter from old tape repair. Factory stamps perfect. Has his Pirates (1953-54) uniform number 31 in black on the knob.
Janowicz played college football at Ohio State University. A tailback in the single wing, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1950 as a junior. Woody Hayes, who coached Janowicz's senior year, said of him, "He was not only a great runner, but also passed, was a placekicker and punter, played safety on defense and was an outstanding blocker. Janowicz epitomized the 'triple-threat' football player. After college, Janowicz passed up offers to play professional football in order to pursue a baseball career. He reached the major leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but hit only .214 over two seasons as a bench player. He returned to football late in the 1954 season with the Washington Redskins, and was their starting halfback in 1955. During training camp in 1956, he suffered a serious brain injury in an automobile accident that left him partially paralyzed and ended his athletic career.
Bat grades out at the MEARS A7.5 grade with five points for the base grade, two points for the moderate use, one point for the documented uniform number on the knob, and a half point deduction for the repaired handle crack.
Collection of MEARS Staff.