Jackie Robinson game used bat

[hurlanator]

My grandfather gave me a bat about 10 years ago. The bat was given to my grandfather when he was a kid directly from Jackie Robinson. The bat has a crack from a ball he fouled off during the game. The bat was given to him in the 1940's after a game in Boston.

Does anyone know what something like this would be worth? I was also curious how I could get this authenticated and appraised without having to send it away to someone?

thanks

[3arod13]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

My grandfather gave me a bat about 10 years ago. The bat was given to my grandfather when he was a kid directly from Jackie Robinson. The bat has a crack from a ball he fouled off during the game. The bat was given to him in the 1940's after a game in Boston.

Does anyone know what something like this would be worth? I was also curious how I could get this authenticated and appraised without having to send it away to someone?

thanks

Can you add any details about the bat and add a picture?

[MSpecht]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

Hi--

If you are able to post photos, be sure to include close-up pics of the knob, center label, and barrel label (including the length and weight of the bat) and you will be able to get some good preliminary feedback on this forum based on Jackie Robinson's personal H & B shipping records as well as members' personal expertise.

As far as obtaining authentication services without shipping the bat, it might work if you are within driving distance of Margate City, New Jersey (John Taube, PSA/DNA), Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Dave Bushing, MEARS), or San Diego, California (Mike Specht, BATS). Otherwise, shipping to one of these services is probably going to be necessary.

Mike Jackitout7@aol.com

[5kRunner]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

I'll give you $500.

Just kidding.

If real, you are probably talking tens of thousands. Maybe more depending on the date it was produced.

I'd love to see some pics.

[thegoodz15]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

dear hurl.....i have been collecting bats since 1984 and have had 3 of them....one being which is in my collection jackies 1955 ws bat and a autographed jacki from 1953.....the knobs on jacki bat are very distinct and so is the usage.....if the bat is real i will pay you 50,000-70,000 cashiers check made to anyone you want....thegoodz15@aol...enjoy go giants.....scott

[TFig27]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

dear hurl.....i have been collecting bats since 1984 and have had 3 of them....one being which is in my collection jackies 1955 ws bat and a autographed jacki from 1953.....the knobs on jacki bat are very distinct and so is the usage.....if the bat is real i will pay you 50,000-70,000 cashiers check made to anyone you want....thegoodz15@aol...enjoy go giants.....scott

he said you can make it out to me

[XPFO]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

I am shocked there have not been any pictures posted of this bat.....very shocked

[DRILLINDK]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

I would rec. sending it in to have it authenticated.

[hurlanator]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

I will post pics tomorrow night. What are the chances of sending an item away and not getting it back? I kind of worry mailing something that could potentially be worth tens of thousands of dollars?

[bubbrubb25]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

I will post pics tomorrow night. What are the chances of sending an item away and not getting it back? I kind of worry mailing something that could potentially be worth tens of thousands of dollars?

I personally would never mail it if I were you just post pics.

[hurlanator]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

Im just hoping its the real deal. I dont think it can be authenticated by just posting pictures but will be able to get some better info than I have now from some of the members here

[kylehess10]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

Im just hoping its the real deal. I dont think it can be authenticated by just posting pictures but will be able to get some better info than I have now from some of the members here

By posting pictures here, experts can give you a good opinion on it's authenticity. If they say it looks authentic, then that's your que to send it in. If you can't go in driving distance to an authenticator, then just get insurance and the basic needs to know your bat is going to the right place in the mail (ex: signature confirmation)

[hurlanator]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

here's the pics... they arent the best quality because the camera sucked. On the knob 'J.R 3' is engraved. What do you all think?

[karamaxjoe]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

Well that was just a bid downer.

The bat experts on this forum will tell you this is a store model bat due to the Flame Tempered stamp next to the barrel and the JR3 on the knob. It's not worth much

Mike

[yanks12025]

Re: Jackie Robinson game used bat

Hello
That bat is from the 60's to the 1970's.