Anyone know anything about Ryne Sandberg bats?

[ribsandwhiskey]

Many months ago I purchased several bats from someone that said the bats came from the (large) memorabilia collection of a relative who had passed.

All of the other bats showed game use and proper characteristics for the players that used them. This was the only one I really couldn't find any information about.

The top half of the bat seems like it might be coated in some sort of "gloss" (you can kind of see what I'm talking about in the first photo). Is it possible the original owner somehow coated it to preserve the autograph? Was the bat modified by Sandberg or were these bats commonly manufactured like that?

Perhaps it's a signed retail bat given to her? IDK? If anyone know anything about his bats like what year it may have been issued or any other info I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

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[sox83cubs84]

Re: Anyone know anything about Ryne Sandberg bats?

Looks to be a player-issued 1987 Rawlings/Adirondack Ryno bat. The knob and barrel top employ a marking style consistent with Cubs game bats of the era.

Dave Miedema

[SkubeBats]

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There's nothing wrong with the coating it was put on there by Rawlings and not the original owner. It's a bat Ryne would have used in a MLB game. Still a real nice bat!!

[Nnunnari]

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Get any Gwynn bats in that bunch?

[BIGSTIG]

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I agree with Dave, definately a game issued bat. Doesnt look to show any use but Sandberg definately ordered this bat.

[ribsandwhiskey]

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Thank you guys very much for the info. I really appreciate it! I try to learn as much as possible by searching around the forum to find my answers. I didn't find much when I originally looked and am glad I remembered to ask. You are awesome (and quick).

I agree with Dave, definately a game issued bat. Doesnt look to show any use but Sandberg definately ordered this bat.

Yeah it really doesn't show much use. There are a few slight rack marks but only a couple of spots that look like it came in contact with a ball.

Get any Gwynn bats in that bunch?

I actually did get one Gwynn bat. A Worth "Tennessee Thunder" that was signed/personalized from Gwynn to the previous owner. That one has a fair amount of use but I think maybe it was a "shared" bat or something because aside from having Tony's info on the top in marker there is also "Wei 34", "Wel 34", "Wcl 73" or something like that?

[sox83cubs84]

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I actually did get one Gwynn bat. A Worth "Tennessee Thunder" that was signed/personalized from Gwynn to the previous owner. That one has a fair amount of use but I think maybe it was a "shared" bat or something because aside from having Tony's info on the top in marker there is also "Wei 34", "Wel 34", "Wcl 73" or something like that?[/quote]

Does the number written on the barrel match the engraved number on the bat knob.? Worth bats normally had a model number that started with "WC". The Padres have also been known to hand-inscribe the model number on any bat barrel and/or knob where it isn't already printed during manufacture.

[ribsandwhiskey]

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Does the number written on the barrel match the engraved number on the bat knob.? Worth bats normally had a model number that started with "WC". The Padres have also been known to hand-inscribe the model number on any bat barrel and/or knob where it isn't already printed during manufacture.

Ha! You know what I took a look and YOU have deciphered what those numbers/letters are without even having to see them. The Bat is stamped ""WC134C" on the nob so I suppose the writing is just a sloppy "WC134" on the barrel. I just figured It was another players initials and # or something like that. Once again.... you guys are awesome.

[sox83cubs84]

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Hey...most of the experienced folks on the Forum are glad to share what they know. I'm glad we could answer the questions on the 2 bats.

Dave Miedema

[ribsandwhiskey]

Re: Anyone know anything about Ryne Sandberg bats?

Hey...most of the experienced folks on the Forum are glad to share what they know. I'm glad we could answer the questions on the 2 bats.

Dave Miedema

Dave,
Part of the fun of collecting game used stuff (for me at least) has always been trying to research things on my own as much as possible. More often then not I've been able to find answers to my questions and learn a few things along the way on this forum.

I definitely want to thank you and the other people for sharing some of their knowledge. Also, I'm a Cardinals fan... & Jeff at Birdbats (if he sees this) has been INCREDIBLY HELPFUL over the last couple years or so with information. You guys know your stuff and I appreciate it.

[5kRunner]

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Ribs,
Any interest in selling the Sandberg?

[ribsandwhiskey]

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Ribs,
Any interest in selling the Sandberg?

As much as I dislike the Cubs I really liked watching that Sandburg guy when I was a kid (especially when they were getting whooped by the Cardinals ). I hadn't purchased the bat with the intention of selling it but might consider a good offer or trade for something else Cardinals or Hall of Fame related.

[shaunharr]

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When did Sandberg's autograph look like that? Or hand writing for that matter. I have a 16x20 signed, 'Best Wishes' and it doesn't look anything like the bat.

[ironmanfan]

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Sandberg's autograph from his playing days has morphed into something a little different currently......

[ribsandwhiskey]

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When did Sandberg's autograph look like that? Or hand writing for that matter. I have a 16x20 signed, 'Best Wishes' and it doesn't look anything like the bat.

Yeah, like ironmanfan said his autograph these days barely resembles what it once was. I know he personally gave it to the original owner years ago so I don't really question the authenticity of the signature. I just didn't know much about the actual bat.