Babe Ruth 40-K Pictures

[idaho32]

I know that he only has one order on the books for a Kork Grip but does anyone have any pictures of him using one.

[idaho32]

Well I guess I will post pictures of my own then. I am actually not much of a collector but I just got this bat cause I thought it was something special but I haven't been able to find any information about it. If any one has any insight it would be greatly appreciated.

[yanks12025]

Can you send me a email at boblee89@yahoo.com Thanks

[b.heagy]

how long is the bat, any markings on the end of the knob?

[idaho32]

The bat is 34" long, and it is not marked on the knob. Although there has been an "X" carved into the knob but I am sure that there was not a 34 below it ever.

[b.heagy]

That is a nice example. The Kork grip bats are tough to find with the handles looking like that. Should have a patent stamp on the handle above the the cork (Sept 15, 1914?).

[b.heagy]

You have the later example I believe. Should not have the Patent stamp. I have an earlier example with the Patent stamping.

[idaho32]

It has the "Patent Stamp."

[b.heagy]

Nice ! Later stamping. I have a JF Hillerich & Son Co. with hand turned knob, my stamping is different. Your bat looks familiar to me did you happen to buy it from a PA dealer named Tom?

[idaho32]

No, I got the bat from a friend here in the western part of the US and he has had it for about 23 years.