MEARS Auction #73, Ends January 3rd, 2015, 9:00 CST w/ 15-Minute Rule Per Lot

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Lot #19:

1973-75 Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds Signed H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Bat (MEARS LOA/JSA)

Offered is a professional model Johnny Bench H&B Louisville Slugger dating to the Hall of Fame backstop's tenure with the team circa 1973-75. Model B278C is stamped on the knob with Bench's uniform number 5 written in black marker on both ends of the bat while Johnny has also signed the barrel in black marker with a "1970 & 1972 NL MVP" inscription. Bat currently measures 35", weighs 32 ounces and shows no significant signs of game use. Handle remains uncracked. (73A0551)

(MEARS Auction LOA; JSA Auction Letter)