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Ken Williams was one of the earliest power hitters in the history of baseball. From his 1915 debut with the Cincinnati Reds, the glory years with the St. Louis Browns in the 1920s, and his final two seasons with the Boston Red Sox, Williams' offensive production was equaled by few players. In 1922 he became only the second player in history to top 30 home runs in a single season (Babe Ruth being the first) and finished the year with 39 home runs and 155 RBIs. During that Home Run Crown season he also hit .332 with 11 triples and 37 stolen bases, and became the first 30 HR / 30 SB player in history – no player would equal that mark until Willie Mays did so in 1957. Williams finished his 14-year career with a lifetime batting average of .319 and 196 career home runs, 135 of which came between 1921-1925.
This bat, exhibiting a dark, rich patina, was manufactured by H & B between 1925 and 1929. It measures 35.125 inches in length and weighs approximately 36.5 ounces. It features a small Hornsby knob, common to the era. Professional game use is evidenced by remnants of a medium application of pine tar on the handle, cleat marks, ball marks, and grain separation on the barrel. There is a crack with moderately displaced wood on the handle, approximately 1ten inches from the knob, extending approximately 9 inches toward the center label. Additionally, this bat has a nail driven into the knob, the origin and purpose of which are unknown.
This is an outstanding example of professional model bat used by one of the earliest power hitters in the game. Ken Williams' bats are rarely seen or offered. This is an opportunity to make a strong addition to your collection, as Williams was one of only three players, including Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel, to lead the American League in home runs between 1918 and 1932.
This bat, exhibiting a dark, rich patina, was manufactured by H & B between 1925 and 1929. It measures 35.125 inches in length and weighs approximately 36.5 ounces. It features a small Hornsby knob, common to the era. Professional game use is evidenced by remnants of a medium application of pine tar on the handle, cleat marks, ball marks, and grain separation on the barrel. There is a crack with moderately displaced wood on the handle, approximately 1ten inches from the knob, extending approximately 9 inches toward the center label. Additionally, this bat has a nail driven into the knob, the origin and purpose of which are unknown.
This is an outstanding example of professional model bat used by one of the earliest power hitters in the game. Ken Williams' bats are rarely seen or offered. This is an opportunity to make a strong addition to your collection, as Williams was one of only three players, including Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel, to lead the American League in home runs between 1918 and 1932.