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He uses a 34" 32oz. M9 Louisville slugger powerized
Louisville Slugger PowerizedPowerized is a term used and stamped onto Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931. The Powerized" process is to harden the surface of the bat much like the bone rubbed finish of the 1920's. They introduced the "Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo for the 1932 season and in 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. Beginning in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"
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125J Little League Louisville Slugger Mickey MantleThe Louisville Slugger 125J Powerized Mickey Mantle Little League bat is worth about $30.-$40. in used but not abused condition, and about $40-$60 in excellent - unused Near Mint condition. The 125 Junior bat was sold in the 1960's and included endorsements from the stars of the day including: Ernie Banks, Tommy Davis, Harmon Killebrew, Roger Maris, and Ed Mathews. They ranged in sizes from 28" -32".
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The web address of the Louisville Slugger Museum is: http://www.sluggermuseum.org
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Louisville Slugger Bat DatingThe 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 1964 - 1980 will have the registered Trademark "R" after the words Louisville Slugger in the center label. From 1973- to 1980 the registered Trademark "R" also appears above the "d" in the word "Powerized"For more information on dating your vintage Louisville Slugger baseball bats, See Related Links below.
1932 Babe Ruth Louisville Slugger baseball batA Babe Ruth Louisville Slugger baseball bat dating to the 1932 is worth between $400.-$600. price will vary based on condition, bat model, size, and era made. A baseball bat closest to the make, model, and size that the ballplayer used will be of the most value. "Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used only during the 1932 season and this stamping will be desired by collectors.
"Oil Tempered" is term used for the process of hardening or preserving the wood on baseball bats. Bone Rubbed appears on bats made in the 1920's. The "Powerized" process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931, and Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season.In 1933 and 1934 the bats were stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. This is the last two years the term "Oil Tempered" was used. For more information on Louisville Slugger bat dating see Related Links below.
The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory.