Fall Premier Auction 2018
Wed, Nov 21, 2018 04:00PM EST - Sat, Dec 8, 2018 11:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 284
1976 FRANK ROBINSON GAME USED LOUISVILLE SLUGGER R161 PROFESSIONAL MODEL BICENTENNIAL BAT (MEARS A10)
Sold for
$4,446
Sold Price includes BP
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The offered bat was used by the great Frank Robinson during his last MLB season as a player in 1976. 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 1976 Frank Robinson H&B professional model bicentennial bat. Measures 35" and weighs 34.5 ounces with an uncracked handle. Many ball and stitch marks are present on the barrel along with Robinson's number “20” written on the knob along with "35" indicating the weight.
LOA from MEARS graded A10.
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