SCP Auctions Spring 2010 Internet Auction
Wed, May 26, 2010 08:00PM EDT - Tue, Jun 1, 2010 10:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 191
RARE 1931 LEFTY GROVE LOUISVILLE SLUGGER GAME USED WORLD SERIES BAT (MEARS 8.5) (PSA/DNA GU9)
Unsold
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This very rare and desirable Lefty Grove game model Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35.25" long and weighs 39.3 ounces. The ash bat retains its original surface and beautiful patina exhibiting tremendous usage in the form of checking from repeated ball contact ball marks and stitch impressions throughout the barrel. Also visible on the bat are cleat marks and red and blue bat rack streaks. A moderate coat of pine tar covers the handle with a crack near the centerbrand having been professionally repaired. This Lefty Grove professional model bat can be pinpointed to the 1931 season due to the distinctive version of Powerized with Pat. Pend branding appearing to the right of the centerbrand. This labeling style was only utilized in 1931. Additionally Lefty Groves Professional Bat Ordering Record from Hillerich & Bradsby notes that only 2 bats were ordered by Grove during the 1931 season. The order was placed on September 22nd 1931 with the notation WS which is the factory notation for the World Series. Arguably the most dominant left-handed pitcher in baseball history Groves 17-year tenure saw him lead the AL in ERA nine times and earn 20 victories or more for six consecutive seasons from 1927-33. Pitcher bats from this era are exceptionally scarce. This significant and likely unique rarity dates to the prime of Grove's career and a World Series appearance. Includes LOAs from MEARS (A8.5) and John Taube of PSA/DNA (GU9).
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