This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/2/2016
Offered is a professional model Keith Hernandez game used H&B Louisville Slugger dating to his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals circa 1977-79. Model M110 stamped on barrel while Keith's uniform number 37 is written on the knob in black marker. Bat currently measures 34.5", weighs 33.5 ounces and shows heavy use with ball marks, bat rack marks, doughnut ring mark, handle tape and grain swelling. Perfect example of a Keith Hernandez bat. MEARS A10, base grade of 5 points for bat matching factory records, 3 points for heavy use consisting of ball marks, stitch marks, doughnut ring mark, rack marks, cleat marks, etc. 2 points for taped handle consistent with 1979-80 era photos and documented player uniform number on knob. Digital image shows similar tape pattern on Hernandez's bat. (95W0222)
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