Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 17:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Trio of Professional Model Baseball Bats Including Two Game-Used Examples with PSA Letters of Authenticity
This lot features a collection of three professional-style wood baseball bats, including two game-used models and one promotional model, each accompanied by an individual Letter of Authenticity from PSA.
The first item is a Bill Nahorodny professional model game-used bat manufactured by Hillerich and Bradsby. This Louisville Slugger K44 model dates to the 1977-1979 labeling period. Constructed of ash wood with a hickory finish, the barrel features the standard Louisville Slugger center brand, the 125 model number, and a Bill Nahorodny facsimile signature. The bat bears the Powerized mark. According to the PSA authentication, the bat shows evidence of moderate game use, including a repaired top barrel and a black ring added to the handle for player identification.
The second item is a Ron Karkovice professional model game-used bat produced by Hoosier. This HB105 model was manufactured for the 1997 season. The bat is made of ash wood featuring a brown finish on the barrel and a natural finish handle. Marks include Ron Karkovice stamped in block letters on the barrel and three gold rings near the taper. The number 4 is stamped into the knob. PSA authentication indicates evidence of light game use.
The third item is a Wally Joyner promotional model bat from Louisville Slugger. This C243 model dates to 1999 and is finished with a flame-burned treatment on ash wood. The center brand includes an underlined 125 mark, which denotes a promotional model. The barrel is marked with a Wally Joyner facsimile signature, the San Diego Padres team name, the Major League Baseball logo, and the Powerized mark. PSA authentication specifies this bat was manufactured for Joyner but shows no evidence of game use.
Nahorodny Bat Length: 35.5 inches
Nahorodny Bat Weight: 32.2 ounces
Karkovice Bat Length: 33.75 inches
Karkovice Bat Weight: 31.5 ounces
Joyner Bat Length: 34.0 inches
Joyner Bat Weight: 30.4 ounces.
Condition report:
All three bats are described as un-cracked in the accompanying authentication documents. The Bill Nahorodny bat exhibits moderate game use with a repaired barrel top and added black ring on the handle. The Ron Karkovice bat shows light game use from the 1997 season. The Wally Joyner bat is in unused condition as a promotional model. Minor surface scuffs and wear consistent with authenticated use levels are visible on the game-used examples.
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