MEARS Monthly Auction #8 ENDS Thursday, September 24th, 2009, 9:00 PM CST w/ 15-Minute Rule

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Lot #14:

1986 Rickey Henderson New York Yankees Autographed Louisville Slugger Game Used bat (1 of 12 bat: H&B shipping records verify ordered on 4-5-86) MEARS A6.5

Welcome to the Hall of Fame. For Rickey Henderson and New York Yankees collectors, this bat offers the chance to obtain a bat pinpointed to his time in the Bronx. Manufactured during the 1986 timespan due to the design of the centerbrand and the foil stamped Rickey Henderson barrel stamping, this bat is factory recorded in the H&B records as being ordered by Rickey on 4-5-86, 12 ash bats. The records verify this model, T141, no finish, measuring 34.5" and weighing 30 ounces was only ordered at one point during Henderson's career matching this centerbrand. Regarding use, the bat exhibits light overall use, with a couple of light but distinct ball/stitch marks above the barrel stamping. A long black and an additional red bat rack mark is found along the barrel surface. A blue sharpie marker, authenticated by JSA, can be found below the barrel stamping. MEARS Grade: A6.5. Base grade 5 for matching factory records, 1 point for light use, 1/2 pinpoint factory record.