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03-10-2006, 12:23 PM #1
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Dave Kingman Bat Records
Read column today, had "some" info on Kingman game used bat records, but Louisville Slugger has informed me as of last summer that they do not have sufficient personal to answer collector inquiries anymore...
So, was wondering if info could be provided on models, and additional info of any kind from the files...
Robert Koppel
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03-10-2006, 08:26 PM #2
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Re: Dave Kingman Bat Records
Hi Robert --- Here is some basic information on Kong's H & B factory records....
1964 1/2 - 1972 labeling period (1970 - 72 for Kingman)
Models :S2, M159, H4, P72, W215
Length Range : 334 - 36 inches (most 36)
Weight Range: 35 - 38 ounces (most 34 1/2 +/- 1/2)
1973 - 1975:
Models:S2, W215, K75, O16, J93, C271C, S2C, H174C,
Length: 33 - 37 inches (most 35 or longer)
Weight: 33 - 36 ounces
1976:
Models: S2C, M110C, S2
Length: 35 - 36 inches
Weight: 34 - 34 1/2 ounces
1977 - 1979:
Models: S2, S2C, R161C
Length: 35 1/2 - 37 inches (most 36)
Weight: 34 - 35 ounces
1980 - 1982 (1980 - 1981
Models; S2C, R161C, S2, K140 ( new model made for Kingman
5/4/80...S2 barrel w/ C271 handle and knob), K10 (new model
made for Kingman 3/16/81 from Adirondack with # 302F on center
brand -- yes, you read that right -- 302F on center brand)
Length:34 1/2 - 36 inches (most 36)
Weight: 33 - 36 ounces (most 34)
Unfortunately my records are incomplete from 6/4/81 through 10/5/86. Hopefullt jim or someone else on the forum can help out here.
Good Luck in future collecting.
Mike
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03-10-2006, 08:55 PM #3
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Re: Dave Kingman Bat Records
Hi again Robert--
I found the remaining records-- they had slipped out of the file folder when I removed the file to reply. Anyway, here goes:
1982:
Models: S2, S2C
Length: 36 inches
Weight: 32 - 34 ounces (most 34)
1983:
Models: S2
Length:36 inches
Weight; 32 - 34 ounces
1984 - 1985;
Models:C271, S2 (most S2)
Length: 35 - 35 1/2 inches (most 35 1/2)
Weight; 32 - 33 ounces (most 33)
1986 - 1986:
Models: S2, C243
Length: 35 - 35 1/2 inches
weigth; 32 - 33 ounces
Notes:
Kingman's last order as A Major league player was shipped on 7/3/86 (Oakland A's).
In 1987 Kingman had orders of Models C243 and S2 shipped to him at Phoenix Firebirds These bats would have 1986 - 1989 labeling.
In 1989 Kingman played in the Senior professional Baseball League and ordered model K55 and S2 bats. These also would have 1986 - 1989 labeling.
Mike
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03-11-2006, 03:02 AM #4
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Re: Dave Kingman Bat Records
Thanks Mike. I have been a collector of Kingman bats and memorabilia for some 25 years or more. While I have many of the bats listed, I see there are others that I will need to pursue...
Was wondering, do the shipping records glean any other information, such as bat finishes or other specs that Dave would have been especially "picky" about? Again, thank you - as you have been more complete than HB ever was regarding information thru the years...
Robert Koppel
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03-11-2006, 11:38 AM #5
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Re: Dave Kingman Bat Records
Hi Robert --
Dave Kingman ordered "FB" (Flame Burned) finishes on 95 % of all orders from 1970 to 1983. From 1984 to the end of his career, including the Senior League, he ordered all Natural finishes.
It sounds like you are trying to get one of each game-used model of Kingman's...I had the same idea with Willie McCovey at one time, but stopped after about six different models. Then, when I was able to have access to Mac's h & B records, I was glad I had abandoned that idea. I hope you have better luck. Here are some Kingman distribution numbers that may help.
With Kingman, the majority of his bats were (regardless of cupped or round), roughly in most-ordered to least-ordered, as follows: S2, C271, W215, and C243. They should be the relatively easy ones.
The next level should be, in no particular order, J93 - 15 bats in 1974-1975; R161 - 24 bats in 1978-1980; H4 - 16 bats in 1970-1972; R161 - 24 bats in 1978 and 1980,
The more difficult ones will be (in no particular order):P72 - 3 bats in 1971; M159 - 6 bats in 1979; O16 - 6 bats in 1974; K75 - 12 bats in 1973, S216 - 6 bats in 1974, and M110 - 12 bats in 1970 and 1976.
Regarding the models he had made to his specifications, distribution was K140 - 12 bats in 1980 and K10 - 12 bats in 1981.
If you have any specific questions on any specific Kingman bat you have or are considering, drop me a line. Good Luck.
Mike
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03-11-2006, 12:31 PM #6
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Re: Dave Kingman Bat Records
Thanks Mike:
For as many years as I have been in this, learning that there are other models out there: M159, P72, K75, O16, M110, K140, K10 Adirondack, it would appear the search continues! As a collector, I would guess we all want the hunt to continue as long as we get a bat here and there. 2005 was a great year for me having obtained and early Giants Adironadck, H4 and H174, C271 Louisville's.
The first 7 models I list must be extremely tough, as from '80 to present I have never seen them...
If further info can be given as to quantity ordered of any given model, that would probably be as conclusive as we can get??!! I still remember the days when a Kingman gamer could be had for $75. Then 100, 150, 200, 300, etc.
Bob Koppel
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