1973-74 Willie Stargell Game-Used Bat

Sold For:

$1,150

Year:

1973

Auction:

2004 Spring

Lot #:

621

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Signature model K44 1973-74 H&B 125 model was game-used by Hall of Famer Willie Stargell and shows outstanding game use. The barrel displays ball hit and black ball transfer marks. The lower handle has a light coat of pine tar and Stargell's player number "VIII" (#8) is written in black marker on the knob and barrel end. The back of the barrel has a very slight crack, barely detectable and mentioned strictly for the sake of extreme accuracy. Stargell was one of the game's great sluggers during the late 1960s and 1970s, finishing his career with 475 lifetime home runs and 1,540 RBIs. He was also one of the game's greatest team leaders. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1988. Stargell led the majors with 44 homers in 1973. This is an ideal Stargell gamer dating from the peak power years of his great career. Length: 35 inches. Weight: 34 ounces. SCD Authentic Grade: A6.5. LOAs from Dave Bushing & Dan Knoll/SCD Authentic and John Taube & Vince Malta/PSA DNA. Reserve $300. Estimate $500/$1,000. SOLD FOR $1,150.00