REA Auctions Bonds Bat - From '88/89 or '01???

[matt]

I am confused by this item:

http://bid.robertedwardauctions.com/bidplace.aspx?itemid=14495

This bat has the filled MLB player logo that I thought dated it to around 2001, but MEARS dates it to 1988/1989. Was there a period where they placed the logo like this in 88/89? I was not aware of it. Yet there is no team name...should be on there in 2001.

I am also thrown becasue this bat has his late career tape job on it (consistent with 2001, not 1988).

Can someone please explain?

Matt

[MSpecht]

Re: REA Auctions Bonds Bat - From '88/89 or '01???

Hi Matt--- The MLB logo first appeared in 1989, either branded or foil stamped between the centerbrand and barrel label, and either with outlined (MFBO) or filled-in (MFBF) batter portrait.

Mike jackitout7@aol.com