kellsox
02-12-2006, 02:30 PM
I'm a frequent reader of the forum and a beginning collector of game used bats. I was wondering what some of the veteran collectors though of this Jim Rice bat. Thanks. Kelly
http://cgi.ebay.com/Jim-Rice-Game-Used-Louisville-Slugger-Baseball-Bat_W0QQitemZ8765316531QQcategoryZ60596QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem
suave1477
02-12-2006, 03:47 PM
I am not an expert but it looks decent
MSpecht
02-12-2006, 05:33 PM
Hi--
During the 1980 - 1983 H & B labeling period, Jim Rice used numerous models. ranging from 34 1/2 inches to 36 inches in length, with the majority being 36 inches in length. Specifically refering to Model R206, Rice had 3 orders of this model in 34 1/2 inch length, 3 orders in 35 inch length, and 5 orders in 36 inch length during this period.
This bat matches factory records of R206 bats - 35 inches / 33 ounces - sent to Jim Rice for professional use on 2/9/83 (12 bats), 3/22/83 (6 bats), and 4/27/83 (12 bats).
This model, R206, was first made specifically for Jim Rice on 3/9/77, when he requested a new model combining a S188 handle and a B267 barrel.
Good Luck in future collecting.
Mike