Summer Premier Auction 2019
Wed, Sep 11, 2019 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Sep 29, 2019 07:48AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 276
1974-75 FRANK ROBINSON AUTOGRAPHED HILLERICH & BRADSBY PROFESSIONAL MODEL R161 GAME USED BAT (PSA/DNA GU 8.5)
Sold for
$2,082
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
The offered bat was used by the great Frank Robinson during the last chapter of his storied MLB playing career. A member of the 500 Home Run Club with 586 career dingers he holds the distinction of being the only player ever to win MVP honors in both leagues: 1961 with the Reds and 1966 with the Orioles when he also won the Triple Crown. Robinson made more history by becoming MLB’s first African-American manager in 1975. His playing career was not over until the end of the ’76 campaign however as he served the final two years with the noble “player/manager” tag. In 1977 he began his strictly managerial and coaching roles for another 20 seasons among four different franchises and also served as a league executive.
Outstanding evidence of use is present on this 1974-75 Frank Robinson H&B professional model bat. Robinson’s R161 model bat displays a crack on the upper handle that has been secured. The barrel shows several ball marks and stitch impressions along with black ink transfers. There are red and blue bat rack paint streaks and a light coat of pine tar on the handle. The model number “R161” is stamped into the knob end and Robinson’s famous number “20” is handwritten on both ends in black marker. Frank Robinson’s signature appears on the barrel in black ink. LOA from John Taube of PSA/DNA (I02413) (GU 8.5).
Comes with JSA LOA (125982).
Comes with a Beckett LOA (A52325).
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