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Bobby Avila played for the Cleveland Indians (1949-58), Baltimore Orioles (1959), Boston Red Sox (1959) and Milwaukee Braves (1959). Ávila was selected an All-Star in 1952, 1954 and 1955; he led the league in triples in 1952, and led AL second basemen in fielding percentage in 1953. He also appeared in the MVP Award ballot in 1951 and 1954. In 11-season career, Ávila hit .281 with 80 homers, 467 RBI, 1296 hits, 725 runs, 185 doubles, 35 triples, and 78 stolen bases in 1300 games. He won the AL batting title in 1954 and was one of Cleveland's true stars of the 1950s. Not bad for a professional soccer player from Mexico who aspired to be a bullfighter before learning baseball from a book. Following retirement from baseball, Avila was elected mayor of Vera Cruz, Mexico.
This bat contains labeling consistent with bats manufactured by Hillerich & Bradsby during the labeling period 1950-1960. As documented in Avila's personal H & B records, this bat is specifically dated to his final season in Cleveland --1958. This signature model M168 bat is 34.5 inches in length and weighs approximately 34.5 ounces. It is uncracked and loaded with use, containing hit marks and ball marks on both sides of the barrel. Slight checking is evidenced on the back of the barrel, caused by the repeated striking of a pitched ball. A slight amount of dried pine tar residue is seen on the handle as a result of handle preparation. The bat displays exceptionally well, with rich coloring common to bats of the era. View Lot Detail page
This bat contains labeling consistent with bats manufactured by Hillerich & Bradsby during the labeling period 1950-1960. As documented in Avila's personal H & B records, this bat is specifically dated to his final season in Cleveland --1958. This signature model M168 bat is 34.5 inches in length and weighs approximately 34.5 ounces. It is uncracked and loaded with use, containing hit marks and ball marks on both sides of the barrel. Slight checking is evidenced on the back of the barrel, caused by the repeated striking of a pitched ball. A slight amount of dried pine tar residue is seen on the handle as a result of handle preparation. The bat displays exceptionally well, with rich coloring common to bats of the era. View Lot Detail page