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  • kahuna23
    Member
    • Nov 2005
    • 68
    #1

    Boggs 82-83 records

    Does anyone have Wade Boggs records from 82-83.I am looking at a P89,cupped end 34 3/4 to 35 IN. I do not have the weight and it appears to have a natural finish.

    Thanks,
    Steve
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    • MSpecht
      Moderator
      • Oct 2005
      • 1431
      #2
      Re: Boggs 82-83 records

      Hi Steve

      A review of Wade Boggs' H & B factory records from 7/5/76 to 9/7/01 documents the only orders of Model P89C bats shipped to him for professional use as follows:

      4/16/80 35 inch / 32 ounce Natural Finish
      6/30/80 35 inch / 32 ounce Flame treated/Burned Finish

      Boggs first signature model H & B was shipped on 10/7/76 and his Major League debut occurred on 4/10/82. It would appear from your description that your bat is supported by H & B factory records as a very early, very rare model, Wade Boggs pre-rookie bat

      Good Luck in future collecting.

      Mike

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        • kahuna23
          Member
          • Nov 2005
          • 68
          #3
          Re: Boggs 82-83 records

          Mike -

          Here is a link to the actual auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2205&rd=1&rd=1 where you can see the pictures. I was wondering what you thought about the use characteristics.

          Thanks Again!
          Steve

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            • JimCaravello
              Senior Member
              • Jan 1970
              • 1241
              #4
              Re: Boggs 82-83 records

              Hi Steve - I believe you let me a message in the Expert's section and I apologize I haven't responded to that question or this post. I have been in the weeds the last couple of days.........

              I have seen Mike's post above - I don't have the Boggs records directly in front of me - but from Mike's info posted, the orders above were either flame burned or natural finished bats.

              Here is my opinion - and its an opinion, as its very hard sometimes to qualify a bat without really seeing it in person. The bat appears to be a natural finished bat - The only minor concern I have with the bat on ebay is that the pine tar application looks a little funny / un-natural.......I am in no way saying this bat is not good. Sometimes pine tar applications just don't show up that well in photos. I would also ask the seller where he got the bat and what type of provenance there may be.

              The #26 on the knob looks good and is similar to bats I have handled from this period and others I have seen in the market over the years. The use appears to be on the correct side of the barrel for Boggs - although its hard to tell if its hammered.

              If you are seriously interested in this piece, I would flush out more answers with the Seller and make sure you can return the bat if you are not satisfied with it when you get it.

              Also - make sure of the cupped end as well as the length and weight of the bat in comparison to the records.

              If I can be of any further help, please let me know. Good luck!! Jim

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                • kilroy20
                  Member
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 65
                  #5
                  Re: Boggs 82-83 records

                  The ebay photo is for a 1982 Wade Boggs Rookie Bat. The records and my own collection of 40 Boggs bats agree that it is a real bat. I would have sent the message sooner, however computer was down. I have the same bat but a Pawtucket 1981 P89 with a WB on the knob which he did in the minors.
                  Rich Urban
                  gamewornkilroy20@aol.com

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