Manufactured by
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., American, founded 1884
Used by
Winfield, Dave, American, born 1951
Date
1970s; signed after 1995
Medium
ash (wood)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2 9/16 x 35 1/4 in. (6.5 x 89.5 cm)
Description
Wooden Louisville Slugger brand baseball bat used and signed by Dave Winfield. The barrel of the bat has slight wear from use. The company’s oval shaped logo is at the center of the bat where the handle begins to tapper into the barrel. Near the tip of the barrel is “GENUINE K55 / Dave Winfield / Louisville Slugger.” Written in black marker at the center of the barrel of the bat, between the company logo and the manufactured inscribed signature is “D Winfield / 3,110 Hits.” Winfield's uniform number "31" is written in black marker on the top of the knob. The number is very faded.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
bats
Topic
Athletes
Baseball
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.173.8
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bd7f6bed-d7d3-40f7-ab62-01c1367d8ad7

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