Zinn Beck

[yanks12025]

Can anyone tell me about the Zinn beck bat people.

[ghostkid]

Perhaps you can be a bit more specific with your question? I have several Zinn Beck bats in my collection, so I know a bit about them. I'd be happy to share my opinions, if only I knew what you were asking??? By the way, I'm seriously considering selling off some of the Zinn Beck bats I have.

Kevin
kevinkasper@netzero.com

[yanks12025]

Im not talking about the person Zinn beck. But theeres a old bat compacy that was named Zinn beck. Like were they made for the players or store model bats.
Thanks

[mjkm90]

That is what Kevin is refering to. Zinn Beck made dozens of models of bats both pro and store model. What exactly do you want to know about Zinn Beck bats?

[ghostkid]

Thanks mjkm90, your clarification is exactly what I meant. My Zinn Beck collection doesn't actually include any bats used by zinn Beck, the ballplayer. Instead, they are bats that were manufactured by the Zinn Beck Bat Company, out of Greenville, SC. I have bats of Lou Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby, George Sisler, KiKiCuyler, and Rube Ellis. All of these are 100 Diamond Ace models that have been authenticated/graded by MEARS as professional model bats, along with an Extra Special model of Rogers Hornsby. According to MEARS, if I understand correctly, all of the sidewritten Zinn Beck bats that have documented major league use were either the 100 Diamond Ace or the Extra Special model bats. Other models do exist, such as model 300 or model 400, but there is no photo evidence or sidewritten examples from the H/B archives to prove those models were ever used in major league ballgames. It's possible, but not a foregone conclusion until some hard evidence shows up supporting their use in professional baseball.

If you are still curious, Troy Kinunen has written and posted (1/3/2006) an excellent article posted on the MEARS website (www.mearsonline.com) that is probably the most complete Zinn Beck reference available. You'll have to search for it in the News Archive, but its worth the read. I'm looking forward to the updated info they are working on.

If anyone is interested, I'm likely going to sell my Hornsby 100 Diamond Ace, Sisler 100 Diamond Ace, Cuyler 100 Diamond Ace, and Ellis 100 Diamond Ace. All of them are authenticated/graded by MEARS as professional model bats. Let me know if you're interested and I'll provide some details & pictures.

Kevin
kevinkasper@netzero.com

[b.heagy]

Kevin. Since you have 100 Diamond Ace models in your collection I was wondering about a Ken Williams ZB that I have. It is a 100 Diamond Ace but under the label it has "Type of bat used by K Williams" burned into the bat. Nothing on barrel. ZB logo stamped on end of knob. Possible pro model or store bought? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.