Hello forum readers. I have a question about a game used 1961-1964 HB Aparaicio s44 game used bat I found. It is authenticated by Mears with a grade of A6. On the knob there is a red X, and on top of that is a 15 in black marker. The seller and I were wondering if Aparicio could have used it? Does anyone know if he X'd out his bats for identification purposes? He was 11 and would he use the X to know it was his? We researched and the only 15 he would have played with would be Cal McLish, (pitcher). The asking price is $1,000 which is a bit under the BOOK price. I researched auction magazines and anything I can find to see how the knobs of Aparicio bats looked. I can't find anything. My question is is this a good price to acquire such a piece. Most 60's HOF bats end up in major auctions and are relatively hard to come by. Any forum members have any insight into to this? Thanks for reading and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all! -Scott