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1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves
1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves

1965-67 Eddie Mathews PRO MODEL H&B Louisville Slugger Bat Milwaukee Braves

$ 475.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Team: Detroit Tigers
  • Sport: Baseball
  • Modified Item: No
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Player: Eddie Mathews
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    This is a sale for a 100%
    authentic PRO MODEL baseball bat
    for
    Hall of Famer, Eddie Mathews.
    (inventory 28-92M)
    Teams, Years, Jersey #s
    * Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves: 1952-1966
    * Houston Astros: 1967
    * Detroit Tigers: 1967-1968
    Career Highlights & Awards
    * 12× All*Star (1953, & '55-62)
    *
    2× World Series Champion (1957 & 1968)
    * 2× NL Home Run Leader (1953, & 1959)
    * Atlanta Braves No. 41 Retired
    * Braves Hall of Fame
    * Miller Park Walk of Fame
    Offered is a PROFESSIONAL MODEL Eddie Mathews Hillerich & Bradsby (H&B) Louisville Slugger dating to circa his time with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1965-66), Houston Astros (1967) and Detroit Tigers (1967).
    Model S2 is stamped on knob (pix 11 & 12) along with a number of markings indicating possible multi-season or multi-player use ~ it appears to be 41 on both the barrel end and the handle knob.  However, please see pix 12 - there is a 'swoop' from the middle of the four in a downward than upward sweeping action...as if this '4' was once a "5" (see red circle in pix 12) and similar to the '1' it looks like this might have been a "9." Furthermore, there is an unidentifiable marking right of the numbers (see blue circle in pix 12).
    While this bat sold several years ago via a hobby reputable source as a Mathews gamer, given these abnormal traits, this bat will NOT pass PSA/DNA authentication. While I have not tried to get this bat authenticated by any 3rd party, I've submitted enough to know some of the basic signs that they reject on. A Mathews gamer clears K easily and K on a good day, my price is the normal 25% of that for a Pro Model - this is NOT a Store Model bat. A pro model was made for that player's use, while it's possible Eddie held or maybe even swung this bat, that fact will never be proven. If there was even a small opportunity to prove it, I would pay the fee or do the research myself as K is a great upside opportunity. Please think of this a
    s a much cheaper alternative than a legit gamer and can still be a centerpiece to your man cave and great discussion piece.
    Note - I sold this bat just a month ago and upon re-communicating it to the Buyer that this will NOT pass PSA/DNA review, he asked to cancel the sale. So please let me be crystal clear, this is ONLY a Pro Model bat that was made for use by Eddie but any gamer claim cannot be offered.
    Bat measures ~34.75", weighs 33 ounces on the button and shows heavy use with ball marks, bat rack marks, grain swelling (checking/deadwood), and the bat/handle remains uncracked.
    Known specs are:
    Manufacturer: Louisville Slugger (H&B)
    Model #: S2
    Length: ~34.75" (not an exact measure but a solid ballpark)
    Weight: 33oz
    Labeling Period: 1965-67
    Finish: Flame Burned
    Return Policy:
    Return policy is 30-days for any reason  so long as the bat is returned in the same condition ("sold-as"). Refund is 100% purchase price less shipping to Buyer. Buyer is responsible for return shipping cost.
    Returns must be sent with same 'terms' as the original Seller to Buyer shipment (e.g. Tracking, Insurance and/or Signature Confirmation type - like Restricted Delivery).
    Breach of this term will reduce refund at Sellers sole discretion. Seller is extending this level of service for the sale, it is expected the same professional courtesy is extended for any type of return.
    This is a MUST HAVE piece for the biggest of Braves, Astros, Tigers, & MLB/HoF memorabilia fans.
    Payment & Shipping:
    PayPal Only. Payment due no later than 3-days after auction closes.  Will ship to continental U.S. (48-states) for the listed shipping price with Priority Shipping w/ Tracking, Signature Confirmation and Full Insurance. Note - The box this ships in costs and change. I am happy to combine shipping to save you $ too if any other auctions appeal to your interests. If shipping outside of the the continental U.S., please contact and I can head to USPS to get options prior to paying.  LOCAL PICK-UP is cool too.
    Questions? Please contact me before bidding. Serious Buyers only, non-payment by winning Bidder will preclude that eBay Buyer from bidding and buying any of my listings moving forward. So please ensure you are 100% committed to sending cash prior to bidding.
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