Fall Premier Auction 2014
Wed, Nov 19, 2014 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 7, 2014 12:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 521
1961-1967 WILLIE MAYS AUTOGRAPHED ADIRONDACK PROFESSIONAL MODEL GAME USED BAT
Sold for
$6,844.80
Sold Price includes BP
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Most debates pertaining to the greatness of Willie Mays do not concern his ranking among baseballs premier players but whether or not he was THE single greatest player of all time. Whether it was hitting for average smashing home runs making a spectacular catch in the outfield or stealing a base Mays could do it all. A National League All-Star for an unbelievable 20 consecutive seasons Mays is one of only three players in the history of the game to amass over 3000 hits and 500 home runs.
With labeling dating to the 1961-67 period this 35 inch 33.7 ounce Adirondack model M63 Willie Mays professional model bat is un-cracked and exhibits evidence of heavy use. Many ball marks and ball stitch impressions are visible on all sides of the barrel. Cleat marks can be seen on the back barrel. Also visible on the bat is a water stain on the top of the barrel. The model number (M63) is stamped into the knob. Mays added his signature and career home run total inscription 660 on the front barrel in black marker. Considering that Mays retired with 660 home runs and the bats tremendous evidence of usage its fair to assume that this club contributed to that lofty number.
Includes a LOA from John Taube of PSA/DNA.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
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