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Who was the first player to have his signature branded into a Louisville slugger?
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In 1905 Honus Wagner, a star for the Pittsburgh Pirates, signed a contract with Hillerich & Bradsby co. and became the first player ever to endorse a bat. His autograph was also the first to be used on a bat and the first known professional athlete endorsement of a retail product.
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Who is is the first baseball player to have his singature into a Louisville Slugger?
Honus Wagner. Wagner signed a contract to endorse Louisville Slugger in 1905. His signature was the first to be used on a bat and he was the first professional athlete to endorse an athletic product.
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.
What does TPS mean in Louisville slugger?
Tournament Player Series
What is the signature on a Hillerich and Bradsby Louisville Slugger number 40 bat?
Louisville Slugger 40 ModelThe model 40 was a secondary line of autograph models offered by Louisville Slugger, and was a very popular model from the 1916 -1929 era. If you have a 40 model it might have the initials of the player following the number 40. For example a 40 B.R. would be a Babe Ruth bat. If the bat is in bad condition it is possible that the signature wore off. It will then have very little collectors value. This bat could have also been a decal bat, and it wore off. The decal would have been on the barrel, and this would also explain why you can't find the signature. With decal bats the bulk of the value relies on the condition of the decal, and again if the decal has worn off would have very little collectors value.
Who makes Louisville slugger 125 mini bat?
Louisville slugger 125 mini bats are made by Hillerich & Bradsby Co.- Louisville Slugger. Mini Bats are commonly sold at the ballparks, and the H&B catalog as far back as 1914. If your bat reads just Louisville slugger it might be dated after 1980. Mini bats came in 4 basic styles. The earliest and most valuable are the decal bats. In the signature series, they came in model numbers 25, 40 and 125 either burned in or brown with gold foil printing. Almost any signature contract player who had a full size bat made had a mini bat offered, sold thru the catalog or at the respective stadium and offered at $.25 The largest size was the model 25 followed by the 40 and 125. Mini Bats came in sizes 14", 16", 18", and 21" For more information on vintage baseball bats and bat dating visit the link I left below.
Who was the inventor of the Louisville Slugger?
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)
Who makes the bats for the New York Yankees?
Each player chooses the manufacturer of their bat, not the team.. the Yankees just have a lot of players sponsored by Louisville Slugger.
Who made the Louisville slugger?
J.F. Hillerich and Son - Louisville SluggerJ. 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)
Louisville Slugger produced a line of Hillerich Bradsby HB bats between 1929-1970 I have a no60 Bob Dory signature USN bat who was Bob Dory?
USN stands for "United States Navy" Bob Dory although not a big star was a player who joined the service, during WW2, and this signature model bat was issued and used by the military in ball games.
Brooks Robinson louisville slugger 125 bats?
Brooks Robinson Louisville Slugger 125 store model batIn general a Brooks Robinson Louisville Slugger 125 store model bat in unused Excellent - Near Mint condition is worth about $50.00 - $75.00 in used but not abused excellent condition about $40.00 - $50.00 The bulk of the value will be determined by the condition, age, and model of the bat. Longer, older and higher grade bats will sell for more. With Louisville slugger bats in short, if your bat has the size stamped into the knob it is a store model bat. This is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. A bat closest in size, and mode to the bat a player used during his career will have a higher value.
When was the Louisville Slugger baseball bat invented?
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)
What is the value of a signed miniature Louisville Slugger 125 wooden bat that was made in the fifties or sixties?
The Johnny Bench 125 Louisville Slugger 16" mini bat's sell for about $10.- $20. depending on age and condition. The older bats selling at the high end. Some mini bats can be dated the same way as the full sized bats. For a chart to date Louisville Slugger baseball bats visit the link below (Related Links) Use the center label to date the bat.
