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Is this Game Used Hank Aaron Bat Real?
Thinking about making a run at it. I have done some research, but can not figure this damn thing out. Owner claims it's a 57 season bat, but a 57 season bat sold at mears and had a different number on the knob. Does anyone here have any opinions on this bat? Is this the real deal? It's not gonna be cheap but if it's authentic, I may take a stab at it.
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Here is the ebay listing with full description, if it helps anyone provide Stephen an opinion.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-60s-R4...cAAOSwPK1ZUC1Z Stephen, an R43 sold at REA in 2004... http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/...game-used-bat/ Last edited by vintagesportscollector; 06-29-2017 at 09:36 PM. |
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My personal opinion is that it is a 1960 index bat.
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I would leave it alone. Condition is everything, and this bat is a mess. Plus, there's nothing to back up the sellers claim that the bat was used by Aaron. Think with your head, not you heart.
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Stephen, if you are not familiar with what is meant by index bat, here is a pretty good read. Good luck.
http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...luable-lesson/ |
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Thanks guys this was all very informative and helpful. I'm gonna lay off it for sure. that article is a great read and definitely expanded my knowledge on this subject. Such a tough realm to fully grasp. |
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Joe,
This information is gold. The Aaron bat doesn't match up at all.
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Should we make the seller aware? His feedback seems gold.
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Why 1960? It's got 50's center label, with what looks like the 59-up "Genuine." I'd say 1959 bat.
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FWIW, the seller doesn't ever put the bat into Aaron's hands. (I hate that dodge myself.) It appears to be EXACTLY what he says it is: a game used R43 Hank Aaron bat. His story could be absolutely true: somebody got this prized possession in the late 50's at a Giants game. It's just that this was probably a stock bat that some pitcher or shlub grabbed, used, cracked, and handed to a kid.
And to KCRFan: you must have finer taste than I do! If I can get a 50's or 60's (or even 70's!) REAL Aaron bat for under a grand, but it's cracked and dried some, I'm taking it!! Ken |
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I think its because of the Genuine and also the way the Powerized is. Either way the bat was ended and someone bought it for $3,500. So I'm sure well see it eventually down the road either relisted because of it being returned or sold in a major sports auction
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Correct. Genuine is 59-60 and the Powerized appears to be the straight version from 1960.
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