ZACH WHEAT PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
ZACH WHEAT PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1926 labeling period with the signature Zach D. Wheat emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with a handle crack that has been repaired with vintage nails, ball marks on the right, left and back barrel, cleat marks on the left and back barrel and a light coat of gripping substance on the handle. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written though it is no longer legible. During the first half of the 20th Century, it was commonplace for players to send a preferred model bat back to the factory to request models of the same type. Once at the factory, it would be planed and inscribed with the length, weight, player’s name, date received and team affiliation. Hall of Famer Zach Wheat (1888-1972) played for the Brooklyn Robins in 1926, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 8.5. 35 in. 39 oz.
ZACH WHEAT PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
ZACH WHEAT PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT A Hillerich & Bradsby, Pre Model number bat dating from the 1926 labeling period with the signature Zach D. Wheat emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with a handle crack that has been repaired with vintage nails, ball marks on the right, left and back barrel, cleat marks on the left and back barrel and a light coat of gripping substance on the handle. The bat also shows evidence of having been factory side written though it is no longer legible. During the first half of the 20th Century, it was commonplace for players to send a preferred model bat back to the factory to request models of the same type. Once at the factory, it would be planed and inscribed with the length, weight, player’s name, date received and team affiliation. Hall of Famer Zach Wheat (1888-1972) played for the Brooklyn Robins in 1926, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 8.5. 35 in. 39 oz.
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