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Lot 925: Circa 1955 Roberto Clemente Game Used Rookie Bat (34.5")

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $3,000.00
Winning Bid: $5,626.00
Price Realized: $6,723.07
Auction Date:8/31/2001 9:00 PM EST

One of the earliest bats we've ever seen from this tragic hero of the diamond. Absolutely devastating use from the Pirate superstar's first season coats the barrel and has left all but invisible hairline cracks in the handle. Knob is chipped, but "S2" is still clearly visible in the stamping. Signature model Hillerich & Bradsby has the uncommon "Momen Clemente" facsimile autograph on the barrel. In short, there's nothing about this bat that isn't exactly what you'd want. If you only buy one Clemente bat in your life, look no further than this one.

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