November 14, 2019: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/14/2019
This 35" Hillerich & Bradsby O16 model bat was made for Dick Groat and has his last name in block letters on the barrel and Groat's blue Sharpie signature above his name. The bat has Groat's uniform number "24" on the end of the knob in black marker and the barrel is loaded with ball and stitch marks, along with grain swelling on the back of the barrel. The handle has a "H" crack and has been repaired by eight vintage bat boy nails.
Dick Groat 1961-64 Game-Used & Signed H&B Bat
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