Gene tenace

[prichmond]

I recently purchased my first two game used bats. I am curious if someone can tell me what season they were used. The first is a Gene Tenace model number C279 wieght 33 oz length 34 inches. The second is a Gene Tenace model R161 wieght 31 oz lenth 34 inches.


Thanks very much

pete

[MSpecht]

Hi Pete--- Re the Gene Tenace bats --- the C279 as described is specific to 1982 (regular finish). It is eligible for certification as outlined in this link:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=36515

The R161 you mention is likely to be 34.5 inches, not 34 inches ------always measure a bat with the knob end against a flat surface. If it is, in fact, 34.5 or 34.25 inches with a regular natural finish, it is also specific to 1982 and eligible for certification as well. In 1982 the centerbrand should measure out to 4 1/2 inches side-to-side.

For labeling information check out Jeff Scott's very informative site at www.birdbats.com (http://www.birdbats.com)

Good Luck.
Mike jackitout7@aol.com

[Birdbats]

Mike and Pete,

I believe Tenace had an order for 12 R161 bats on 1/16/81 -- 34 inches, 31 ounces.

Jeff

[prichmond]

thanks very much

[MSpecht]

Bingo--- that is correct Jeff...thanks for double checking.
Mike jackitout7@aol.com