I have a cracked Chuck Klein signature Louisville Slugger...K55 on the knob. I know many later players used his bat model but would appreciate the facts on the bat's production date.
The label says "LOUISVILLE SLUGGER" across the top..."125" beneath that...
"HILLERICH & BRADSBY CO." through the center, with "MADE IN U.S.A." beneath it...
And "LOUISVILLE, KY." around the bottom border of the oval, with "TRADE MARK REG." outside and below the oval.
The word "Powerized" appears to the right of the oval.
Above the "Chuck Klein" signature is the word "GENUINE"'; below it, the words "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF."
Can someone help pin down the production date for me? Thanks, all.
