Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

[earlywynnfan]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

Since when does anybody have ordering records for Cooper bats?

[DTM5]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

When one looks at the photomatches I have provided of Griffey Jr. holding the bat in Seattle Mariners uniform "major leagues" and COA states year 1989 for ordering records that is more proof this is not a minor league bat. I wish I knew the date of the photo shoot for the mothers 1989 cards? I have tried finding contact info. For Barry Colla the photographer to see if he has records/date. If anyone has his contact info. Please let me know.

[bgakladd]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

Ok, no problem. Just wanted to show that Griffey Jr. had Cooper C271 bats with no Jr. behind the name, IF I was seeing correctly.

[DTM5]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

When one looks at the photomatches I have provided of Griffey Jr. holding the bat in Seattle Mariners uniform "major leagues" and COA states year 1989 for ordering records that is more proof this is not a minor league bat. I wish I knew the date of the photo shoot for the mothers 1989 cards? I have tried finding contact info. For Barry Colla the photographer to see if he has records/date. If anyone has his contact info. Please let me know.

[DTM5]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

When one looks at the photomatches I have provided of Griffey Jr. holding the bat in Seattle Mariners uniform "major leagues" and COA states year 1989 for ordering records that is more proof this is not a minor league bat. I wish I knew the date of the photo shoot for the mothers 1989 cards? I have tried finding contact info. For Barry Colla the photographer to see if he has records/date. If anyone has his contact info. Please let me know.

[bgakladd]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

Could your bat be from when he was in the minor leagues?

[bgakladd]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

Look at Griffey Jr.'s 1988 Vermont Mariners ProCard issued in 1988. It shows a similar Cooper bat but not the same one being discussed and it appears to have the same Ken Griffey signature with no Jr. behind it. And looks to be C271 model.

[DTM5]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

I would like to point out that Sr. cooper bats were model (S216), Jr. used model (C271). With the criss-cross tape job, 24 written on top barrel, and C271 model, I believe the evidence to be pretty clear that this is in fact a Ken Griffey Jr. game used bat!

[staindsox]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

This has been an issue for authentication in the past. Taube authenticated this as being used by Junior when it was used by Senior. The #22 was the tip off. Paragon changed it because I asked about it...

http://paragonauctionsite.com/1988_Ken_Griffey_Sr__Game_Used_Bat-LOT7793.aspx

[DTM5]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

In august 1989 his name had JR on the bats..the coopers

https://goldinauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=22872

So this must be early part of the year. Is there much use? Can you see any ball marks?

Ken,

To answer your question the PSA/DNA COA (GU9) states "Cooper model C271 Ken Griffey Jr. professional model bat shows evidence of excellent use with handle crack. Several ball marks and ball stitch impressions are visible on the right barrel. Ball marks include blue ink transfers. Cleat marks are visible on right and left barrel......"

I also failed to mention that there is a "24" written on the top barrel in fading marker that is documented in the COA as well, that would also point in the direction of Jr. using the bat.

[GoCrazyFolks76]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

Does anybody know if senior used that same tape pattern?

[ctguy212003]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

I recently acquired what I believe to be the rarest, most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. rookie bat in exsistance? As far as I know, this is new to the hobby as well.

The bat has been certified by PSA/DNA GU9. I have photomatched the bat to two rookie cards (mother's cookies) along with several postcards all taken by famous sports photographer Barry Colla.

Is it for sale?

[DTM5]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

This would be a great time for John Taube's input since the COA is from PSA/DNA and has his signature on it. Ugh, wish the photo of COA would load I had no problem with other pics?

[seanbaseball]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

heres griffey using a cooper bat but it does appear to have Jr

[KGoldin]

Re: Rarest...most photomatched Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie bat!?!

In august 1989 his name had JR on the bats..the coopers

https://goldinauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=22872

So this must be early part of the year. Is there much use? Can you see any ball marks?