This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

[therealaxis]

It has a huge Louisville stamp on the back of the barrel and as far as I know they only did that for the all star game am I wrong?

[Nnunnari]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

Yes they did. They also produced these bats for retail.

[therealaxis]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

Yes they did. They also produced these bats for retail.

According to the owner It came directly from the Royals club house after looking at the photos do you see any signs that that may be wrong?

[therealaxis]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

Anybody got any answers on this as far as ways to tell the difference between game used and the store sold models? I completely trust the sellers story that it was acquired from the Royals club house. It is my understanding they only made Bo two for the all star game.From what I have heard someone on this forum claims to own one and I also saw another one sell at auction so that's why I am trying to find answers about this thanks in advance.

[Jags Fan Dan]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

Try PMing Drew, looks like he knows his Bo bats!

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=9011&highlight=jackson

[therealaxis]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

Here are a few more photos in case it helps any one.I have also sent several photos to john at psa/dna and he said based on the photos alone looks legit.Would it be beneficial for me to send it in to john?

[Nnunnari]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

This bat could be legit. It depends on the length/weight of the bat along with your provenance. All I know is that there were retail versions produced (mostly Bo & Rickey I believe). I once owned a retail Bo bat and it looked exactly like this. I don't think there were any physical attributes that distinguished an issued bat from a retail other than size.

[therealaxis]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

This bat could be legit. It depends on the length/weight of the bat along with your provenance. All I know is that there were retail versions produced (mostly Bo & Rickey I believe). I once owned a retail Bo bat and it looked exactly like this. I don't think there were any physical attributes that distinguished an issued bat from a retail other than size.

Thanks a lot for the reply.I am definatly aware of the retail versions of this bat after doing some more research I read somewhere that the retail versions had the length number imprinted in the bottom.Looks like I am going to have to send it to john at psa to determine authenticity,sure wish he wasn't going to charge me $150 dollars to do so thou.

[Nnunnari]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

I don't believe the retail versions had the length stamped in the knob like most retail bats. You might want to do your own research, see if the length/weight of your bat match watch Bo usually ordered. There is a Bo collector somewhere on this forum.

[sylbry]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

Send me an email if you get the chance.

Bryan

sylbry314 at yahoo dot com

[byergo]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

therealaxis, this bat was not used by Bo Jackson in the 1989 All Star game, I own the authentic 1989 All Star game bat:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=3382&highlight=jackson

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=40870&page=3&highlight=jackson+bat

[kudu]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

Byergo, did you send Mr. Taube and/or Mr. Malta photos of your bat and the photomatch? If so, maybe one of them can chime in and tell us if your bat is the game bat. If not, maybe they could take a look at photos of your bat and photomatch, then post here what they think.

[therealaxis]

Re: This 1989 Game Used Bo Jackson bat

Byergo, did you send Mr. Taube and/or Mr. Malta photos of your bat and the photomatch? If so, maybe one of them can chime in and tell us if your bat is the game bat. If not, maybe they could take a look at photos of your bat and photomatch, then post here what they think.

GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!