since 1884. "Bud" Hillerich
Louisville Slugger bats have been made with a variety of different wood types since the first one was made in 1884. The most popular variety throughout the years has been northern white ash, but today the preference of Major League Baseball players is split primarily between ash and maple.
Louisville Slugger 40 ModelThe model 40 was a secondary line of autograph models offered by Louisville Slugger, and was a very popular model from the 1916 -1929 era. If you have a 40 model it might have the initials of the player following the number 40. For example a 40 B.R. would be a Babe Ruth bat. If the bat is in bad condition it is possible that the signature wore off. It will then have very little collectors value. This bat could have also been a decal bat, and it wore off. The decal would have been on the barrel, and this would also explain why you can't find the signature. With decal bats the bulk of the value relies on the condition of the decal, and again if the decal has worn off would have very little collectors value.
The information that you have provided is not enough to date the bat. The 6 on the knob is an inch mark, a term used with baseball bats referring to the number stamped into the knob of the bat indicating the length on store model bats. the number 6 would indicate that the bat is 36 inches. Model number is not an inch mark. The signature on the barrel is most likely a facsimile signature as the bat is endorsed by Mickey Manlte. Even if the 6 appears in the center label, more information would be needed. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. Visit the Louisville Slugger Bat Dating guide link located below. (Related Links) You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat. I will also leave a link below for an Adirondack Bat Sating Guide.
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. Visit the Louisville Slugger Bat Dating guide located below (Related Links). You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat. Since you asked the question I've been scratching my head trying to figure out 4DJD. My first thought was 40 J.D. (in the center label) JD for Joe DiMaggio, but I'm not sure if a 40 model was made for DiMaggio. The bat you have might be in bad shape and the 4D might be 40, and if the bat is in bad shape it might have had a decal on the barrel. If the decal is worn off, this would also explain the absence of a signature on the barel. Use the "Discuss Question" button below, and fill me in on the details of the bat markings and their location. Markings on the knob, size and condition as well, and I'll help you out with a value, and age.
Professional baseball bats are usually made of ash, although a few players have recently started using maple. Where permitted, bats made of aluminum area used. They typically have a foam core with a rubber grip. At one time they would have a rubber plug in the end, but this is no longer allowed.
There are many different brands, and modeled bats made of wood, with Yogi Berra name on it. In order to put a value on your bat the manufacturer of the bat, the model, the size, and the age of the bat will all be needed. The condition of the bat will also factor into a value. If the bat has the size on the knob it is an inch mark indicating that it is a store model bat. Inch mark is a term used with baseball bats referring to the number stamped into the knob of the bat indicating the length on store model bats. Model number is not an inch mark. If the bat knob reads YB3 it Stands for Yogi Berra 33 inch bat. 3 or 33 could be used as well. A stamping like K55 would be a model number. Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977. In general a Yogi Berra 125 Louisville slugger store model bat is worth between $75.-$125. in excellent -near/mint condition, more or less depending on when the bat was made. Value can vary based on bat model, era made, size, and condition. Your bat could have been made during the 1980's, and would be worth less than a bat made during the 1960's. Youth sizes and Little League bats will sell at about half the price stated above. Baseball bats that were made during the players career, closest to the size and model will have a higher value. The dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trademarks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. I will leave a link below (Related Links) to help you date your Louisville Slugger bat along with an Adirondack bat dating guide.
Through March Madness 2008, Louisville has been in 8 final fours: 2005, 1986, 1983, 1982, 1980, 1975, 1972, 1959 Louisville won the national championship in 1980 and 1986.
Bats have been on the planet for a very long time. Fossils of microbats have been found and dated back 55 million years. There are 1200 species of bats on Earth.
The PR4 on the knob is an inch mark indicating that it is a store model bat. Inch mark- A term used with baseball bats referring to the number stamped into the knob of the bat indicating the length on store model bats. Model number is not an inch mark. PR4 Stands for Pete Rose 34 inch bat. 3 or 34 could be used as well.A Pete Rose 125 Louisville slugger store model bat is worth between $30.-$50. in excellent -near/mint condition, more or less depending on when the bat was made. Value can vary based on bat model, era made, size, and condition. Your bat could have been made during the 1980's, and would be worth less than a bat made during the 1960'sThe dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.For example: a bat made between 1916 - 1929 will have HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co in the center label as opposed to J.F. HILLERERICH & SON Co as the bats made before. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF appears below the oval and changed to TRADE MARK REG in 1930."Bone Rubbed" is a process to harden the surface of the bat and appears on bats made in the 1920s The "Powerized"process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931 and has pat. pending beneath the stamp. Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season. In 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"I will leave a link below to help you date your Louisville Slugger bat
Carl Yastrzemski BatThere are many different brands, and modeled bats made, with Carl Yastrzemski name on it. In order to put a value on your bat the manufacturer of the bat, the model, the size, and the age of the bat will all be needed. The condition of the bat will also factor into a value.If the bat has the size on the knob it is an inch mark indicating that it is a store model bat. Inch mark is a term used with baseball bats referring to the number stamped into the knob of the bat indicating the length on store model bats. Model number is not an inch mark. If the bat knob reads YB3 it Stands for Yogi Berra 33 inch bat. 3 or 33 could be used as well. A stamping like K55 would be a model number. Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977.In general aCarl Yastrzemski 125 Louisville slugger store model bat is worth between $50.-$100. in excellent -near/mint condition, more or less depending on when the bat was made. Value can vary based on bat model, era made, size, and condition. Your bat could have been made during the 1980's, and would be worth less than a bat made during the 1960's. Youth sizes and Little League bats will sell at about half the price stated above.Baseball bats that were made during the players career, closest to the size and model will have a higher value. The dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trademarks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.
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The padlock is used to lock the door of the shop under construction in the east wing of the mall, under the Slugger's Keepsakes shop. When you discover that the safe has been lowered out of Slugger's, go to the mall office and open the cabinet behind the wall portrait, where there is a blowtorch.