L/S:Team name vs "Louisville Slugger"

[Swoboda4]

This has probably been discussed before but what is the difference between a L/S game used bat that has the team name branded under the players signature and one that just has "Louisville Slugger"?

[FastLane80]

Re: L/S:Team name vs "Louisville Slugger"

I think I know this one...


The year. 1991 they started putting the team name on the bat. 1990 there was nothing below the player's name/signature and before that, the LVS name appeared in several different forms.


Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[Swoboda4]

Re: L/S:Team name vs "Louisville Slugger"

Fastlane80-I believe you are correct,thank you. Robert

[metsbats]

Re: L/S:Team name vs "Louisville Slugger"

That's absolutely correct.

From 86-89 the Louisville slugger was branded with a registered trademark symbol. Pre 86 there was no registered trademark.

[BMH]

Re: L/S:Team name vs "Louisville Slugger"

We also put Louisville Slugger on minor league bats unless the major league affiliate is picking up the tab.