He received $100 and a set of golf clubs made by the company. In return for Babe Ruth’s signature 100 years ago Monday, Hillerich & Bradsby received the endorsement of baseball’s most exciting new player. One of the bats made for him during his long association with the company goes on display at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Monday—but you can do more … [Read more...] about Hold Babe Ruth’s Bat at Slugger Museum
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Hank’s Bat, Ted’s Triple Crown, Pee Wee’s Jersey at Slugger Museum
Summer brings an influx of tourists and The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory has added some new attractions to see--and some you can touch. They've got some updates to a permanent exhibit and some historic baseball memorabilia to show off, too. Aaron Bat Among New Additions to Hold a Piece of History Exhibit One of the museum’s most popular permanent … [Read more...] about Hank’s Bat, Ted’s Triple Crown, Pee Wee’s Jersey at Slugger Museum
Sisler Bat Ownership Part of Court Case
George Sisler would probably be amused by the fuss one of his old bats was causing nearly a century after it served as part of his record-setting arsenal but it's serious business to a prominent west coast collector and the company where it was created over 97 years ago. The well-traveled piece of lumber dates from 1920 and was once part of a traveling display of … [Read more...] about Sisler Bat Ownership Part of Court Case
Circa 1920 Babe Ruth Bat Sold for $415,000
A bat believed to be ordered by Babe Ruth in July of 1920 and used in the early stages of his New York Yankees career has sold for $415,000. MEARS Online Auctions announced the sale of the bat this week after offering it online. The company's authentication and research arm matched the bat to Louisville Slugger factory records, 36” and a whopping 44.6 ounces. Most … [Read more...] about Circa 1920 Babe Ruth Bat Sold for $415,000