Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

[Stanley]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262275198726?euid=e6032df6b884476d9d05a25249dc4fb3&cp=1

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Ebay : Pete Rose Philadelphia Phillies Game Used Uncracked 1980-82 LS R211 Auto Bat

Has anyone seen a Pete Rose bat with just ROSE in block letters? Need a little help. Thanks

[Juicyfruit66]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

Looks like it got bought on the down low

[yanks12025]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

I haven't seen one with just ROSE. And theres other LVS from that same time period and they have his signature branded. Also the guy relisted it at $1,995.

[metsbats]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

Here's an S2 from 80-83. It would be strange for a block Letter ROSE to be produced when he had signature models during that time period. However from the MastroNet Reference guide R211 was a model that Rose ordered during his playing days. Perhaps the bat was block stamped during a window when Rose's contact with HB expired and a new one was being negotiated?

[metsbats]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

Bobby Rose 1989-1992
Brian Rose 1997-2001
Chuck Rose 1909-1909
Don Rose 1971-1974
Mike Rose 2004-2006
Pete Rose 1963-1986
Pete Rose 1997-1997

There were no other players during the 1980-83 time period named Rose other than the ATHL.

[metsbats]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

https://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=17602

Here's some info on 80-83 Rose R211 bat orders.

Mike mentions something about HB going to a new system. Perhaps something went wrong with the stamp machine and they had to block Letter some bats?

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

Here's an S2 from 80-83. It would be strange for a block Letter ROSE to be produced when he had signature models during that time period. However from the MastroNet Reference guide R211 was a model that Rose ordered during his playing days. Perhaps the bat was block stamped during a window when Rose's contact with HB expired and a new one was being negotiated?

I'm not a bat expert, but just a thought: might such an unusual bat have come about during the time he was ordering items from Mizuno? Just a thought.

Dave Miedema

[Juicyfruit66]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

Lesson learned here, always put the .99 cent bid on the item before posting it...it would have taken a lot of bidding or shilling to reach that asking price .

[Stanley]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

I thought it could be a very interesting bat at the very least. And like a few have said, it sounds like it was probably when Rose was doing the Mizuno contract. I've searched for many, many hours on the web trying to find another one. Must be a pretty rare Rose bat? I feel confident it will come up again. Thanks for everyones input, Stanley

[yanks12025]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

I looked at it again and noticed two things. 1. The Rose stamping isn't straight and even, theres couple letters crooked. 2. The model number is also stamped funny. The second 1 is almost side ways.

[metsbats]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

I would love to hear Mike S's opinion on this bat.

[Juicyfruit66]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

This is getting juicy...is the sig legit?

[anatfan09]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

quite a few getty image shots of Pete using a Louisville Slugger with this style knob while playing for the Phillies. Similar finish as well. The block "Rose" is probably about impossible to find a photo of.

[Juicyfruit66]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

A guy named Peter Redflower just messaged me, he heard we were taking bets on the bat's legitimacy. He said to wait til the pot is high and to put a bid in for him but to keep it on the down low. He sounded out of breath like he never takes it easy, always hustling around.

[Stanley]

Re: Ebay Pete Rose GU Bat?

Well......Tell you the truth...I bought it. Did not pay asking price. And I came here for help first. So did I just buy a new stake for my cow fence? It needs one anyway.