December 1, 2011: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/1/2011
This unique Hanna Mfg. Co. "Special 42" bat was made in Athens, Ga and features nine early Hall of Fame facscimile signatures burned into it. The barrel reads "Official Playground" with the bat appearing to skinny to hit much of anything with. The names include: Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Tris Speaker, Mel Ott, Babe Ruth, Home Run Baker, Ty Cobb, Arky Vaughan and Cap Anson. The bat has black tape around the handle.
1930s Folk Art Hanna Mfg. Co. Bat with Ruth, Cobb, Foxx, Gehrig Burned-in Signatures
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