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Willie Stargell was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates at age 18, and made his Major League debut at the end of the 1962 season. He soon became a standout player, making his first of 7 trips to the All-Star Game in 1964. He played his entire 21-year career with the Bucs. Beloved for his style of play and affable manner, Stargell was known for hitting monstrous home runs, including 7 of the 16 balls ever hit completely out of Forbes Field and several of the upper-tier home runs at its successor, Three Rivers Stadium. At one time, Stargell held the record for the longest homer in nearly half of the National League parks. Stargell was the unquestioned leader of the Pirates following the 1972 death of Roberto Clemente, both on and off the field. He was one of the most dominant players in the National League throughout the 1970s as he not only won the MVP award in 1979, but also finished second in the MVP balloting in 1971 and 1973, and third in 1972. He was a member of the Pirates World Championship teams in 1971 and 1979, and was elected to the national Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, 1988. He was described by baseball writer Roger Angell as "the most admired and admirable player of his time." Over his 21-year career with the Pirates, he batted .282, with 2,232 hits, 423 doubles, 475 home runs and 1540 runs batted in, helping his team capture six National League East division titles, two National League pennants and two World Series.
This is a Willie Stargell game-used professional model baseball bat manufactured by the Hillerich & Bradsby Company. It is a signature model with Stargell's name stamped in script on the barrel as he had an endorsement contract with the company at the time of manufacture. This bat has what is commonly referred to as 1980-83 era labeling, however is specific to Stargell's final season, 1982. The Model Number K44 is stamped into barrel of this bat. The bat has a natural, or regular, finish. It measures 35.5 inches in length and currently weighs approximately 34 ounces. A review of Willie Stargell's personal Hillerich & Bradsby factory shipping records during this period documents two orders of model K44 bats specifically matching the dimensions (35.5 inches / 34 ounces) and finish (regular) of this bat. Those orders were shipped to Stargell on 4/13/82 and 3/25/82.
The faded number 8 is evident on the knob of this bat, written in silver marker. Stargell wore uniform number 8 throughout his career with the Pirates, into his final season, 1982. This bat exhibits a significant number of game use characteristics, including pine tar remnants, hit marks and ball marks (most below the label), and rack marks. This bat is uncracked and has an outstanding display quality. This is an opportunity to obtain a great bat, documented in H & B shipping records, from the final season of Hall of fame player and two-time World champion Willie Stargell. View Lot Detail page
This is a Willie Stargell game-used professional model baseball bat manufactured by the Hillerich & Bradsby Company. It is a signature model with Stargell's name stamped in script on the barrel as he had an endorsement contract with the company at the time of manufacture. This bat has what is commonly referred to as 1980-83 era labeling, however is specific to Stargell's final season, 1982. The Model Number K44 is stamped into barrel of this bat. The bat has a natural, or regular, finish. It measures 35.5 inches in length and currently weighs approximately 34 ounces. A review of Willie Stargell's personal Hillerich & Bradsby factory shipping records during this period documents two orders of model K44 bats specifically matching the dimensions (35.5 inches / 34 ounces) and finish (regular) of this bat. Those orders were shipped to Stargell on 4/13/82 and 3/25/82.
The faded number 8 is evident on the knob of this bat, written in silver marker. Stargell wore uniform number 8 throughout his career with the Pirates, into his final season, 1982. This bat exhibits a significant number of game use characteristics, including pine tar remnants, hit marks and ball marks (most below the label), and rack marks. This bat is uncracked and has an outstanding display quality. This is an opportunity to obtain a great bat, documented in H & B shipping records, from the final season of Hall of fame player and two-time World champion Willie Stargell. View Lot Detail page