Summer Premier Auction 2014
Wed, Aug 6, 2014 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 24, 2014 11:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 86
BOB LEMON'S 1976 WORLD SERIES BICENTENNIAL AND 1979 ALL-STAR GAME H&B PROFESSIONAL MODEL BATS (HELMS/LA 84 COLLECTION)
Sold for
$1,516.80
Sold Price includes BP
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Eight years after making his professional debut in 1946 as an infielder-outfielder Bob Lemon realized his destiny as a pitcher. At the age of 25 he embarked on a Hall of Fame pitching career that included seven 20-win seasons over a nine-year span. The right-handed ace became a key factor in Cleveland's 1948 and '54 pennant drives posting records of 20-14 and 23-7 respectively. After his playing days Lemon became a successful manager leading the Yankees to the world championship in 1978.
The offered pairing of special event professional model bats date from Lemons coaching/managerial career. Includes a 1976 New York Yankees World Series model H&B bicentennial bat and a 1979 All-Star Game (Seattle Wash.) H&B professional model bat. Lemon was the manager of the 1979 AL squad in the 79 Mid-summer Classic. Both bats show only light surface wear and rack marks with no measurable game use. The 79 AS bat has some light tape residue around the barrel that likely could be removed.
Includes a Letter of Provenance from the Helms Athletic Foundation/LA84 Collection.
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