The 250 bats date as far back as the 1920's and cannot be used to date your bat. Hillerich & 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: The registered trade mark "R" appears after the words LOUISVILLE SLUGGER starting in 1964 through 1980. Bats made in 1973 -1980 will also have The registered trade mark "R" above the "d" in Powerized. If the bat was made after 1980 the center label will just read Louisville Slugger as the words Hillerich & Bradsby co. were removed.
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