Dave Kingman Bat Records

[skyking26]

Thanks Mike:

For as many years as I have been in this, learning that there are other models out there: M159, P72, K75, O16, M110, K140, K10 Adirondack, it would appear the search continues! As a collector, I would guess we all want the hunt to continue as long as we get a bat here and there. 2005 was a great year for me having obtained and early Giants Adironadck, H4 and H174, C271 Louisville's.

The first 7 models I list must be extremely tough, as from '80 to present I have never seen them...

If further info can be given as to quantity ordered of any given model, that would probably be as conclusive as we can get??!! I still remember the days when a Kingman gamer could be had for $75. Then 100, 150, 200, 300, etc.

Bob Koppel
Dave Kingman Supercollector

[skyking26]

PS - Any info on Worth and Adirondack records?? Thanks - Bob

[MSpecht]

Hi Bob--

in re-reading my last post I see that I didn't list the H174 (cupped). there were 2 orders totaling 16 bats in 1975 35 1/2 inches / 34 1/2 ounces, FB finish. Let me know how the hunt progresses.

Mike

[skyking26]

Mike:

We did not discuss the Kingman bat model S188. I have this model which is a Louisville not and old label HB. What do records show of this??

As always, anyone with info pertaining to selling Dave Kingman game used bats or other equipment, please keep me advised as I am always interested:

Bob Koppel
skyking442@hotmail.com
Evening Phone: (810)364-1713

[suave1477]

Just to let you know there is a dave kingman aigned and autographed game used bat on grey flannel

[MSpecht]

Hi Bob--

In Kingman's factory records from 1970 through 1996 there is no documention of any Model S188 Kingman bats having been sent to him at any time. From 1982 to 1996 the records also show bats sent to other "customers" such as Baseball Promotions, Baseball Miscellaneous, and other promotional companies. In Kingman's records, again, there is no documentation of any orders ofKingman S188 bats going to any destination.

Mike

[BULBUS]

Bob,

JT Sports has a Kingman bat on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dave-Kingman-Gam...QQcmdZViewItem

[MSpecht]

Hi Bob --

Just for info, the bat referenced above that is listed on Ebay is from the 1980 - 1983 H & B labeling period, specifically dated to 1980 as the only year during that period that Kingman wore uniform Number 10 (Chicago Cubs.) The bat matches H & B factory records for four shipments in early 1980 as follows:

S2 36 inches 34 ounces (one shipment was 34 1/2 ounces)

All orders had Flame Treated finish, cupped ends (S2C), and a request to "mark weights."

Good Luck in future collecting.

Mike