November 2010
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on:
11/17/2010
Annually issued to participants in the game's most hallowed event, the Hillerich & Bradsby World Series Black Bat showcases the facsimile signatures (for those under contract with the Kentucky-based bat giant) or block-letter names of the pennant winner's players, coaches, and team personnel. Here offered are two examples of this coveted October prize. These 35" display keepsakes each feature a smooth, dark-brown or black finish that is accented throughout by green- or gold-colored stampings that list the team's heroic principals. Includes:
1949 New York Yankees - "WORLD CHAMPIONS," names highlighted by DiMaggio, Rizzuto, Dickey, Stengel and Mize, EX/MT w/a few small surface abrasions;
1952 Brooklyn Dodgers - "NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS," names highlighted by Campanella, Robinson, Reese, Snider, about EX w/surface abrasions and a light scrape on the handle.
1949 New York Yankees and 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series Black Bats Pair (2 Items)
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