Are You Boston Strong?

[83 Bats]

Re: Are You Boston Strong?

Rookie Fred Lynn game used batting helmet. Ya, I'm feeling pretty strong.

http://83bats.blogspot.com/2014/05/fred-lynn.html

[soxbats]

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Salty 2013 WS issued with new rear barrel labeling

[dangerzone79]

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Pretty neat David Ortiz bat that was used in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. I also believe it was used in the 2009 regular MLB season as well. Absolutely hammered bat with gold & blue ball marks all over it.

[teddy406]

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The Lynn helmet looks brand new. You got better photos of it to share?

[83 Bats]

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The Lynn helmet looks brand new. You got better photos of it to share?

Thank you for your concern regarding the authenticity of my collection Theodore. Here is the link to the MEARS listing where I purchased it.

http://sports.mearsonlineauctions.com/1974_76_fred_lynn_boston_red_sox_game_worn_batting-lot65428.aspx

If you expand the pictures you will see strong game use and that it is also era correct (not brand new).

[gameused]

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David Ortiz photo matched to ALDS game 1 vs. Rays, also used to hit his 29th and 30th HR's of the 2013 season

[beantown]

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Not familiar with the Red Sox using "rounded" number fonts on their helmets during this era...thought they were more of the "blocked" style...

[beantown]

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Another image

[83 Bats]

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Not familiar with the Red Sox using "rounded" number fonts on their helmets during this era...thought they were more of the "blocked" style...

Both photos of Lynn are from 1975. The the MEARS cert says 1974 to 1976. Were you able to find photos from either of the other years?

[83 Bats]

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I just want to say thank you to the guys on here who pointed that out and my fellow collectors who emailed me directly. As one of you advised, I contacted Troy at MEARS. He said he stands behind it 100% and will be looking into it shortly. I will keep you posted. Thank you again!

[beantown]

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Glad we could assist...Troy/MEARS are very respectable....they stand behind their work.

I was able to find another Lynn helmet that went to auction...

http://www.milehighcardco.com/mobile/lotdetail.aspx?inventoryid=15295&seo=1970s-fred-lynn-boston-red-sox-game-used-batting-h

[snoodles]

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I just want to say thank you to the guys on here who pointed that out and my fellow collectors who emailed me directly. As one of you advised, I contacted Troy at MEARS. He said he stands behind it 100% and will be looking into it shortly. I will keep you posted. Thank you again!

I was wondering whether you had heard anything from MEARS regarding the Lynn helmet. I bid with MEARS quite often and am very interested in how they handle this issue in light of this evidence.

[gameused]

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Manny Ramirez 2007 X-bat photo matched vs the Indians ALCS game 6. Also matched to the 2007 World Series game 3, you can see a partial ink transfer of the gold WS logo on the barrel.

[Mirguy05]

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Only have one piece of BoSox memorabilia in my collection, so I thought I'd share.

Darnell McDonald LVS bat from the Fenway 100 game back in 2012 (not game used). I believe these bats were used for one game only, not sure how many of them are out in the wild.

[Mirguy05]

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Oops...missed a pic