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01-17-2016, 03:05 PM
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Is that the same decal that was used for the larger Gowdy Decal Bats? Looks like it could be and the same size. I can't tell for sure though. If you google images Hank Gowdy Decal bat you can see examples
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01-17-2016, 08:30 PM
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decal size
I have seen a Wagner 34 inch bat that the decal was the same size as the mini bat.
But Hunt auctions had a set of 4 decals from Palm & Fetcheler that were auctioned in 2004? from the Louisville slugger museum. that I think were larger
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01-18-2016, 02:11 PM
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Baltimore amiture baseball game
I have more stuff to look up but as of right now I believe the game had nothing to do with the federal league. I read a page about the game and it appiers was a very popular game played that day with 80,000 to 110,000 in attendance . but as I tried to search for the men that played in the game I lost the page. and could not find it again.
Collins didn't play for the federal league either from the list I found on the web. This info is to possibly get others involved and help determain were and why this bat exists.
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01-19-2016, 06:56 AM
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The National Amateur Baseball Federation (NABF) was established at an organizational meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1914, and is the oldest continually operated national baseball organization in the country.
The NABF is a nonprofit organization run by a number of Officers and Directors from all parts of the United States. These volunteers help keep the organization running smoothly, as regional and national championship tournaments are held coast to coast. I think I'm on to something. Hank Gowdy played in the 1914 world series and the bat says "Champion Catcher From Boston National League Says". This puts the bat made in 1915. The NABF was originated in Louisville, Kentucky, the same place that this Bat was produced by Hillerich and Sons. By 1916, the company was called Hillerich & Bradsby. So this definitely puts the decal Bat made during 1915. My opinion, that the bat was made as a promotional sample advertising for the NABF Championship Series in 1915 for the Baltimore teams. Bobby- thanks for your dedicated research. Atleast we know that this Bat is from 1915. Brian
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01-19-2016, 01:52 PM
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1915 Gowdy bat
I agree that you have determined exactly were and when two decal bats camel from. that's rare and I thank you for posting the bat. I enjoyed the conversations made a mistake or two but also learned something from it.
I also believe your bat got a few others interested in them. And maybe get other collectors to post there mini bats.
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