Eddie Murray bat on eBay?

[scottanservitz]

Is this considered flame tempered? I think so but want another opinion. Thanks.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120525308765&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[karamaxjoe]

Looks like a nice Powerized model from 1980 - 83. Murray did order R161 during his career, but you should check order records to be sure. It's definitely a game model bat, but it's very hard to see if it has any game use from those bad pictures.

[BoneRubbedBat]

It appears to be flame tempered.

[ironmanfan]

I'd ask for a picture of the knob, as Murray usually placed an ornate (dual color; outlined, etc.) "33" on his gamers....

[gorilla777]

There is a good feature page on vintagebats.com for Eddie Murray - has plenty of info and pics for you to use

Ben

[karamaxjoe]

It appears to be flame tempered.

That's funny. I see Powerized and Marcus sees Flame Tempered. I guess that tells you how bad those pictures are.

[joelsabi]

There is a good feature page on vintagebats.com for Eddie Murray - has plenty of info and pics for you to use

Ben

per vintagebats, the knob hopefully looks like this on an orioles bat.

[scottanservitz]

Well, I asked about the knob and I knew about how Murray liked to outline the number. Well, the seller said it was blank. I had to pass as I just don't see much wear and of course the lousy pics didn't help. Only went for $202 so others seemed to have the same opinion.

[joelsabi]

Well, I asked about the knob and I knew about how Murray liked to outline the number. Well, the seller said it was blank. I had to pass as I just don't see much wear and of course the lousy pics didn't help. Only went for $202 so others seemed to have the same opinion.

so was it concluded whether this was a legit gamer?

what we know:
36 length 36 oz
R161 Model
Powerized
early 80's

seems the bat went on the cheap. can we blame it on the poor photo.

[scottanservitz]

The factory records have R161 in 36 in. 36 oz. but that is why the flame tempered was important. I do think the bat is game issued, but I just don't like the lack of Murray characteristics. No tar, tape, ball marks, number on knob, etc. And the poor pics didn't help matters.

[MSpecht]

Bat matches H & B records for orders in mid-season 1983 and early 1984.

Mike jackitout7@aol.com (jackitout7@aol.com)

[bscott]

I just missed the end of the Murray bat auction. I wish I would have had a chance to bid.

The bat looks good. It was powerized, not flame tempered.

Somebody got a real good deal.

That's how Ebay works sometimes.

[karamaxjoe]

Somebody got a real good deal.


I think it probably sold for what it's worth. From those bad photos, it looks like it was barely used if not at all. It's closer to an issued bat than a used bat.