Hank Aaron 73-75 specs?

[scottanservitz]

What were Hank's bat specs from this period and what model(s) did he use? Thanks.
Scott

[MSpecht]

Hi Scott--

Here's what you are looking for with The Hammer's 1973 - 1975 H & B bats:

Between 2/9/73 and 9/9/75 Arron placed approximately 23 orders with H & B totaling approximately 280 bats. Every order was for Model A99 with a length of 35 inches. Weights varied between 32 and 34 ounces. Almost all orders were for Wide grain wood, with the weights marked on the knob in pencil.

Towards the end of the labeling period you will fnd that the finish has been steel wooled off, and filler may be found on the barrel.

Good luck....Remember that you will often find Aaron Model R43 bats in auctions and for sale. Aaron ordered R43 bats in 1955, 1956, and 1957 only (except for one order of four in 1963), however R43 is Aaron's Pro Stock bat, and was the model for many, many team ordered index bats that never were in Aaron's hands at all.

Mike Jackitout7@aol.com

[JimCaravello]

Mike - you beat me to the punch.....just getting in from work to respond, but your post got there first.....Just to add Scott, please see my blog on wood grains and finishes to see a 73-75 Aaron that has a satin finish as Mike has described......Jim - jcaravello@nc.rr.com

[scottanservitz]

Thank you both. I really appreciate it.
Scott