MEARS Auction #47, Ends March 2nd, 2013, 9:00 CST W/15-Minute Rule

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Lot #35:

1971-79 Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds Adirondack Professional Model Game Used Bat (MEARS A7.5)

Offered is a professional model Johnny Bench game used Adirondack bat from his time with the Cincinnati Reds in the 1970's. Model 220A is stamped on the knob while Johnny Bench is stamped on the barrel in block letters.

This ash bat currently weighs 33 ounces, measures 36" in length and matches known player factory records with a regular knob and round barrel. Heavy use shown with ball marks, stitch marks, bat rack marks, slight deadwood, a medium application of pine tar and a divot on the barrel.

Bat receives five points for matching known player factory records, 3 points for use and loses 1/2 point for the barrel divot resulting in a final grade of A7.5. (C0711)

LOA Troy Kinunen / MEARS