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1928 Hack Wilson Game Used Bat, PSA/DNA GU 8....
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Description
1928 Hack Wilson Game Used Bat, PSA/DNA GU 8. Perhaps the most unusual looking player enshrined at Cooperstown, Wilson carried 195 pounds on his five-foot six frame, balanced on short legs and tiny size six feet. Today doctors recognize these traits as hallmarks of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, indicating that Wilson's struggles with the bottle began even before his own birth. His sad decline would likewise be precipitated by the bottle, but as Wilson gripped the presented signature model Hillerich & Bradsby there was no more dangerous batter in the game.This particular model dates specifically to the 1928 National League season that saw Wilson finish seventh in MVP voting while leading all Senior Circuit sluggers with thirty-one home runs. His League-leading strikeout tally further establishes him as a disciple of the Babe Ruth "swing big, hit big, miss big" batting methodology.
In another important way these two are paired, as Wilson and Ruth were the only Major Leaguers favoring the "broom stick" handle found on this signature model Hillerich & Bradsby. At just short of thirty-six inches (35.75") in length and thirty-seven ounces (37 oz.) in weight, it's a perfect match to ordering records.
The bat is uncracked and exhibits excellent game use in the form of ball marks, cleat marks and checking on the back barrel. Light pine tar remains at the uncracked handle, while two small chips appear in the knob. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 8.
Auction Info
2024 February 24 - 25 Winter Platinum Night Sports Auction #50068 (go to Auction Home page)
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February, 2024
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