Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 18:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Trio of Professional Model Game Used Louisville Slugger Baseball Bats Brian McRae Jerome Walton and Steve Buechele with PSA DNA Letters of Authenticity
This lot consists of a trio of professional-model, game-used baseball bats, all manufactured by Louisville Slugger. Each bat is accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.
The first item is a Brian McRae professional model bat, model number H238, attributed to his time with the Chicago Cubs during the 1995 to 1997 labeling period. The ash wood barrel features a hickory finish and is marked Genuine H238, Brian McRae in script, and Chicago Cubs. The bat exhibits evidence of outstanding game use and features a factory double knob. The player number 56 is written on the knob in silver marker. It is autographed on the left barrel in silver marker and is accompanied by PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity certification number 1B37012.
The second item is a Jerome Walton professional model bat, model number C271, from his 1989 rookie season. The ash wood bat features a flame burned finish. The barrel is marked Genuine C271, Walton, and Louisville Slugger. This bat shows evidence of heavy game and practice use, including distinctive green ball marks from practice baseballs. There is a heavy application of tape on the handle. The player number 20 is written on the knob and top barrel in black marker. It is accompanied by PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity certification number 1B37009.
The third item is a Steve Buechele professional model bat, model number P72, attributed to his time with the Texas Rangers during the 1995 labeling period. The ash wood bat features a flame burned finish. The barrel is marked Genuine P72, Steve Buechele in script, and Texas Rangers. The bat shows outstanding game use and features a visible crack on the front barrel. The player nickname Boo is written on the knob in black marker. It is autographed on the right barrel in black marker. This item is accompanied by PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity certification number 1B33998 for the bat and JSA Basic Certification number CD87079 for the signature.
Measurements and weight:
Bat 1: 35.0 inches; 34.6 ounces
Bat 2: 33.75 inches; 29.2 ounces
Bat 3: 34.5 inches; 31.6 ounces.
Condition report:
The Brian McRae bat shows outstanding game use and is uncracked. The Jerome Walton bat shows heavy game and practice use with visible green ball marks and heavy handle tape but remains uncracked. The Steve Buechele bat shows outstanding game use and features a crack on the front barrel. All bats exhibit expected surface wear, scuffing, and pine tar residue consistent with professional game use.
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