Vintage 1920's Babe Ruth 40K Louisville Slugger 36in 44oz bat
1921-31 Louisville Slugger Hillerich & Bradsby 40k kork grip signature model Babe Ruth bat shows extensive use, has been cracked, and appears to have "bat-boy" nailing repairs to the handle. The handle has approximately 6 inches of remaining vintage tape. On the handle near the center brand it is stamped Kork Grip Patented Sept 15, 1914.
The bat measures 36 inches and weighs in at a "Ruthian" weight of 44 ounces. This bat would be an excellent display piece in any collection as the specs perfectly match Babe Ruth's personal H&B ordering records for the era of 35-36 inches and weighing 40+ ounces. This bat is truly "Ruthian" given the length and weight.
This bat is a 40k with kork grip handle. There is one factory record of Ruth ordering kork grip bats proving that Ruth did use this type in his career and there is also photographic evidence of Ruth using 40k bats. Please note there is no claim that this bat was from this order. This would make a great Christmas gift for the ultimate collector and can't be found at a local retailer. The item "Vintage 1920's Babe Ruth 40K Louisville Slugger 36in 44oz bat" is in sale since Saturday, December 17, 2016.
This item is in the category "Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop\Game Used Memorabilia\Baseball-MLB\Bats". The seller is "ineffablefinds15" and is located in Phoenix, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Team: New York Yankees
