The bat you have might be a World Series "Black Bat" They were given to participating players, and dignitaries from teams in the world series. They have facsimile signatures of the entire team in gold on a dark black ebony bat. Names in script for Hillerich & Bradsby endorsees and block letter for non endorsed players.
"Black Bats" are highly sought after in excellent to near mint condition. Any grade lower will devalue the price considerably. A 1945 Chicago Cubs Black Bat is worth about $1,500.-$1,750.
The Cubs won three games in the 1945 World Series.
The last time the cubs were in the world series was 1945. the last time they won was 1907-1908
The Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 4 games to 3 in the 1945 World Series.
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In 1945. The Cubs lost to the Detroit Tigers in seven games.
The 1945 World Series featured the Detroit Tigers beating the Chicago Cubs. A 1945 World Series souvenir baseball bat is worth about $75.-$150. in excellent to near/mint condition. Some souvenir bats came with a mini pennant attached to it and with the pennant could sell as high as $300.
1945 against the Tigers they lost, Of Course
It's been awhile since the Cubs have BEEN to a World Series -- 1945. It's been even longer since they have WON a World Series -- 1908.
The cubs have won two World Series. One in 1907 and one in 1908. Their last appearance in the classic was in 1945 where they lost to the Detroit Tigers.
Game 6 of the 1945 World Series against the Detroit Tigers.