Fall Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Nov 18, 2015 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 6, 2015 12:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 280
1991 KIRBY PUCKETT (WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON) AUTOGRAPHED H&B PROFESSIONAL MODEL GAME USED BAT - POUNDED WITH USE! (PSA/DNA GU8.5, TWINS LOA)
Sold for
$1,892.40
Sold Price includes BP
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To appreciate the greatness of Kirby Puckett's 12-year career all you had to see was 11 innings. They came in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series perhaps the greatest World Series ever played. The Twins were behind in the series 3-2 when Puckett almost single-handedly beat the Braves with one of the best one-game performances in postseason history. He hit the game-winning home run that sent the Twins to a 4-3 victory -- it was his fourth hit and third RBI -- and he made a fabulous leaping catch against the center-field fence in the third inning. The Twins carried the momentum into Game 7 to win the Series.
The bats labeling period is 1987-89 however an accompanying LOA from the Minnesota Twins Pro Shop indicates this Louisville Slugger signature model bat was used by Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett during the 1991 World Championship season. The 34-1/2" 31.7 oz. professional model "C243" bat exhibits evidence of heavy use with a slight handle crack. Many ball marks and ball stitch impressions are visible on the left and back barrels. Ball marks include blue ink transfers. Grain swelling from heavy contact is visible on the barrel. There is a heavy coat of pine tar on the handle. Puckett's number "34" has been written on the knob end in silver marker and he has signed the barrel in silver.
LOA from John Taube of PSA/DNA (GU8.5). Pre-certified by PSA/DNA (auto.).
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