Help Needed Identifying GU Adirondack Bats

[yankeepirate]

I have a Joe Torre Adirondack bat. Under his facsimile signature it says "Professional Model." Is this possibly a GU or game issued item? I have seen similar bats where it says "Flame Treated" under the signature. What is the difference? Any help with information about Adirondack labelling would be most appreciated.

Please contact me at goldstein@goldlaw.com. Thanks much.

-Howard

[Birdbats]

Re: Help Needed Identifying GU Adirondack Bats

Adirondack/Rawlings didn't start using "Professional Model" under the player's name until 1985. Torre retired after the 1977 season. Professional bats made for Joe would say "Flame Treated" or "Personal Model" under his name.

http://webpages.charter.net/birdbats/Birdbats/Bat%20ID/AD%201980-Current.htm