In the current Vintage Authentics auction there is a Mickey Mantle coach's bat, Lot 99.
Description:
Blonde H&B Louisville Slugger K55 signature model bat used by 500 HR Club icon Mickey Mantle most likely during Spring Training circa 1973-75 while working as a coach for the New York Yankees. The bat perfectly matches known player shipments to Mantle in February of 1974. It measures 33 oz and 35" exhibiting significant game use throughout with medium ball surface stitch, and rack marks across the barrel's surface with nice deep factory stampings. The handle remains intact with Mickey's #7 faded across the knob. This bat with nice use associated with coaching/instruction earns a final authentic grade of 7 overall.
According to the MEARS LOO, on 2-25-74 Mantle ordered K-55 model bats that weighed 37 oz and were 35" in lenght.
Two things.
How does this bat perfectly match known player shipments to Mantle in February of 1974?
Mantle ordered 37 oz bats and the one on auction weighs 33oz?
I seriously doubt this bat lost 4 ozs of weight in 22 years.
Do you think that is likely?
Description:
Blonde H&B Louisville Slugger K55 signature model bat used by 500 HR Club icon Mickey Mantle most likely during Spring Training circa 1973-75 while working as a coach for the New York Yankees. The bat perfectly matches known player shipments to Mantle in February of 1974. It measures 33 oz and 35" exhibiting significant game use throughout with medium ball surface stitch, and rack marks across the barrel's surface with nice deep factory stampings. The handle remains intact with Mickey's #7 faded across the knob. This bat with nice use associated with coaching/instruction earns a final authentic grade of 7 overall.
According to the MEARS LOO, on 2-25-74 Mantle ordered K-55 model bats that weighed 37 oz and were 35" in lenght.
Two things.
How does this bat perfectly match known player shipments to Mantle in February of 1974?
Mantle ordered 37 oz bats and the one on auction weighs 33oz?
I seriously doubt this bat lost 4 ozs of weight in 22 years.
Do you think that is likely?
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