Photo matched PR4192 Rose bat with surprise!!!!

[schubert1970]

I was looking at Ebay this morning and saw someone selling a Beckett magazine with Rose on the cover (Issue #11 from Sept '85). After a closer look at the cover, I thought the bat Pete was holding looks just like mine (of course a bunch of PR4192 bats look alike).

I asked the seller to send me a hi-res pic of the cover and he did.

Here is a list of things that I thought matched.

1. The knob has a scuff just above the number 1.
2. The bottom of the tape job was started in the exact same spot and lines up with the 14 on the knob.
3. There are three distinct marks above the tape job that line up with the number 14 on the knob.
4. Looks like the grain match, but tough to notice.

I would have uploaded hi-res pics, but can't due to the size limits. I'm no pro at this and I was off about my Sheffield bat, but would really like to have some other opinions.


Also, would anyone happen to know from the background of the Beckett photo which park Pete is in?

txs!

[metsbats]

I think the no. 14 on the knob of the bat perfectly matches the bat in the photo too.

[Neal]

I think the no. 14 on the knob of the bat perfectly matches the bat in the photo too.

agreed

Nice bat!

[Lokee]

Nice bat !

[STLHAMMER32]

you have enough details that match up to consider this to be the same bat in my opinion. Everything looks good. Very nice catch on seeing the possiblity from the auction! Congrats!

[flota89]

Looks like a match to me. Nice find!

[UGA-1]

YEP. Its a match IMO too. Congrats!! It had to be a good feeling when you realized that was your bat in the pic!

[schubert1970]

YEP. Its a match IMO too. Congrats!! It had to be a good feeling when you realized that was your bat in the pic!

I still can't believe it. I contacted someoneat Beckett to see if they could give me more information about the photo. A date would be cool.

Thanks for to all for taking time to read my post and comment.

[tacprc]

fyi, I have reviewed that magazine and didn't see a photo credit inside. Chuck

[metsbats]

That would be great to get that photo from Beckett.

Congrats on this awesome photo match!