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J. Frederick Hillerich started a woodworking shop in 1856. His eldest son, John Andrew "Bud" Hillerich, was born in Louisville in 1866. In 1880 Bud Hillerich, who was an amateur Baseball player, became an apprentice in his father's shop. Young Bud made his own baseball bats along with bats for several of his teammates. According to company legend, the first pro bat was turned by Bud for Pete Browning in 1884. One of Browning's nicknames was, "The Louisville Slugger."
Bud Hillerich continued to improve the manufacturing processes of the new bat business, inventing a centering device for a lathe and an automatic sander. Their baseball bat business grew. The bat was first known as the Falls City Slugger, (a reference to Louisville's location at the Falls of the Ohio River), but the brand name was changed to Louisville Slugger and registered as a trademark in 1894. Bud Hillerich became a partner with his father in 1897 and the name of the firm was changed to J.F. Hillerich and Son.
Visit the Louisville Slugger Museum website for more about the history of The Louisville Slugger. (See Related Links below)
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Where are Louisville slugger mitts made?
In Louisville
When was the Louisville Slugger Museum Made?
1892
What hits farther Louisville slugger or Rawlings?
Louisville slugger
What is the web address of the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville Kentucky?
The web address of the Louisville Slugger Museum is: http://www.sluggermuseum.org
Where is the Louisville slugger made?
The location depends on the type of equipment.
What sport that uses a louisville lever made of wood?
Baseball. Assuming a "louisville lever made of wood" refers to the famous wooden Louisville Slugger baseball bat.
What is a Louisville landmark?
The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory.
Does Corey Hart use a Louisville Slugger?
Yes baseball player Corey Hart uses a Louisville Slugger. Corey Hart plays for the Milwaukee Brewers and uses a R221 Wood model Louisville Slugger.
Where is the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville Kentucky located?
The location depends on the type of equipment.
What are the release dates for Made in America - 2011 Louisville Slugger Krispy Kreme and Airstream 1-6?
Made in America - 2011 Louisville Slugger Krispy Kreme and Airstream 1-6 was released on: USA: 25 October 2011
When was the Louisville Slugger bat invented?
Check out the link below to learn the history of the Louisville Slugger. http://www.sluggermuseum.org/index.aspx
What year was the official Johnny Bench wooden ball bat made?
Louisville Slugger Bat DatingHillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made. For example: a Johnny Bench Louisville Slugger baseball bat made between 1964 - 1972 will have the registered trademark "R" after the words Louisville Slugger, inside the center label. Bats made between 1973-1980 had the registered trademark "R" added to the top of the "d" in the word Powerized.See Related Links below for the Louisville Slugger Bat Dating Guide for more help on dating your bat.
