Asking for more help, this one with a Fisk bat

[perlman9]

Has any of his game used bats had his signature as Pudge Fisk? I have only seen block letter bats when searching google images but have a chance at one but cannot seem to match one with that inscription. It saysBig Stick on top, Pudge Fisk in auto in the center and Flame Treated on the bottom. Thanks for any help!

[ironmanfan]

I've seen Adirondack GU bats of Fisk that say "Pudge Fisk" on the barrel.

[metsbats]

Fisk had a contract with Adirondack so his Adirondacks were signature models. There were alot of Adirondack store model Fisk bats made so make sure you see a model number verses a single digit on the knobs. (ie 160B)

Fisk HB bats were primarily block letter bats.

[MikeSharon]

I own several Fisk bats lvs and and Adrondack the only one that is a signature modle is the adr, its a 369B from 1980 but with his white sox number on the know so it was used in 1981 hope this helps
Mike

[perlman9]

Does model T141 sound like one of his as well?

[metsbats]

Does model T141 sound like one of his as well?


T141 is certainly one of the more popular Fisk bat models he used in the 80's and 90's

[perlman9]

great! I will pick both bats up and his gloves. Seller has his last pair of Chi-Sox shin guards but wants more for them than I want to pay, but if someone is interested he is asking $900 or so. Bats much cheaper, thankfully!

[earlywynnfan]

Be careful with the T141, that was the model that LV also made a ton of for "baseball promotions." I've seen many at auction that fall into this category.

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

[perlman9]

Thanks Ken! I am hoping from the source it is good, is there anything special to look for on those? He says its loaded with pine tar and has his 72 on the knob but would want to be on the lookout for anything...

[metsbats]

Be careful with the T141, that was the model that LV also made a ton of for "baseball promotions." I've seen many at auction that fall into this category.

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

Excellent point Ken.

These would be the 86-89 ERA Louisville Sluggers.

[earlywynnfan]

According to Malta's book, the "no finish" ones were also sent to baseball promotions in the 1986-89 era, 32 oz. (All should be 34.5" long.) It looks like the black and hickory ("poo-brown") models are OK.

Of course, some 34.5", 32 oz. no-finish bats from this era were also sent to Fisk to use, so I guess if you're presented with this particular model, you'll need to make a decision based on your comfort level with the seller. Personally, I'd need some real proof to buy a gamer that was also available through baseball promotions.

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

[MSpecht]

H & B records document that Fisk received two signature model promotional bats (T141 and C243) in July, 1988 (see below) . He didn't order a signature model again from H & B until April, 1993.

Mike jackitout7@aol.com

[perlman9]

I took the advice and just went with the "pudge" bat as it shows lots of tar and is cracked, the other did look promotional. I got batting gloves with it for a really good price. Will post pics when it arrives!