Lot Number :
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17
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Current Bid :
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$1523
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History :
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36 bids
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The bat features Ruth's signature stamped into the barrel, with the center bat label placing its manufacturing date in the 1921-31 era – during the prime of Ruth's playing career with the New York Yankees. The bat exhibits signs of heavy use with a handle crack and a 12-inch split in the bat that runs through the Ruth signature stamp on the barrel. Professional model bats were ordered from manufacturers either by the team or by the player himself; they were not available to purchase in a retail environment. Professional model bats also were sometimes ordered in different weights and lengths than a player may usually order. These bats could have been used in batting practice or in games and could have been used by the given player, another team member, or a coach. Graded "Authentic" and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from MEARS saying it is possibly team ordered!