Jackie Robinson 1951 game used bat on eBay

[ghostkid]

Beware of this auction: "Authentic Jackie Robinson Game-Used Bat. Extremely Rare". Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Jackie-Robinson-Game-Used-Bat-Extremely-Rare_W0QQitemZ8758258166QQcategoryZ73418QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Notice the registered trademark symbol after the word Slugger in the centerbrand. This was first introduced in 1965, well after Jackie's playing days were over. Furthermore, note the registered trademark symbol above the d in the word Powerized. This was first introduced in 1973. Perhaps there are other issues with the bat as well, but it seems painfully obvious to me that this bat could not have been used by Jackie Robinson during the 1951 season, as the seller suggests.

Kevin

[yanks12025]

Re: Jackie Robinson 1951 game used bat on eBay

Hi
And i think something is funny because they are not really letting you see the PSA COA so who nows that could not even be real or for this item.

[sammy]

Re: Jackie Robinson 1951 game used bat on eBay

The bat is labeled from the 1973-75 era at the earliest.

Also, the PSA cert shown, No. 2A18347 is for the following item.

Athlete/Celebrity: Mikan, George
Item: BASKETBALL
Manufacturer: SPALDING
Authentication Date: 09/07/2002
Location: Hollywood Park, CA
Notes: HOF '59

[Yankwood]

Re: Jackie Robinson 1951 game used bat on eBay

Obvious store bat

[Yankwood]

Re: Jackie Robinson 1951 game used bat on eBay

This bat has been removed from ebay.