Earliest Known Chipper Jones Bat

[danesei@yahoo.com]

Am I missing something on this or should a bat with a blacked out knob not pass authentication without a photo match or rock solid provenance?

My understanding is that a blacked-out knob won't grade higher than "5," but it can be authenticated, if the use seems in line with the player characteristics. I agree with your sentiment, but I can also see why they *might* authenticate early blacked out bats: Players changing uniform numbers from team to team going through the minors.

[Nnunnari]

Thanks for sharing Ken.
For what it is worth, I have a '93 Chipper bat.

[STLHAMMER32]

Nick, nice Chipper bat! Love the caked handle on it

[Nnunnari]

Nick, nice Chipper bat! Love the caked handle on it

Thanks bud.