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Circa 1994 Michael Jordan Game Used & Signed Birmingham Barons Bat Gifted to Chris Chelios, PSA/DNA GU 7....
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Circa 1994 Michael Jordan Game Used & Signed Birmingham Barons Bat Gifted to Chris Chelios, PSA/DNA GU 7. "He had it all--ability, aptitude, work ethic," explained Terry Francona, Jordan's manager with the Barons who would himself find his way to the Bigs, and even World Championship glory, in the years to come. "He was always so respectful of what we were doing and considerate of his teammates...I do think with another 1,000 at-bats, he would have made it." The Oakland A's actually offered Jordan a spot on their twenty-five-man roster, but Jordan refused, intent upon earning his way upwards rather than accepting an artificial boost from his global fame.MJ would make 127 appearances with the Birmingham Barons of the Southern League--the Chicago White Sox' double-A affiliate--batting .202 with three home runs, fifty-one RBI's and thirty base thefts. This ultra-rare Wilson MJ WC209 derives from that brief service to our national pastime and is characterized by PSA/DNA as having "evidence of game ready to light use." Original grip tape rings remain in place at lower handle. Number "45" is written in silver sharpie on knob. Length is thirty-five inches (35"), weight thirty-three ounces (32.9 oz.). The bat originally derives from the personal collection of Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios and is inscribed in 10/10 silver sharpie to his sons: "To Jake and Dean, Best Wishes, Michael Jordan." A letter of provenance from Chelios is included. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 7. Letter of provenance from Chris Chelios. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction Info
2023 May 11 - 13 Spring Sports Catalog Auction #50062 (go to Auction Home page)
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May, 2023
11th-13th
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