Spring Premier Auction 2018
Wed, Mar 7, 2018 04:00PM EST - Sat, Mar 24, 2018 11:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 255
C. LATE 1950'S FRANK THOMAS GAME USED H&B PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
Sold for
$330
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 |
Before the Frank Thomas better known as the "Big Hurt" there was the original Frank Thomas who spent the first half of his career in Pittsburgh where he slugged 163 homer runs over a six-year stretch (1953-58) for the Pirates and made three National League All-Star teams. In '58 he belted 35 home runs and drive in 109 to finish 4th in the MVP voting.
This offered Frank Thomas Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger professional model bat dates to the late 50's and displays outstanding evidence of use. There is a plethora of ball contact marks cleat marks grain separation bat rack marks including a long blue/green paint transfer along the barrel and pine tar remnants on the handle. A handle crack has been professionally restored. The knob is stamped "P83" and the bat measures 34.5" and weighs 31.5 oz. Thomas journeyed with six other N.L. teams later in his career and finished with a .266 average and 286 homers.
Includes previous auction LOA from Dave Hunt.
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