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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Lou Gehrig Hillerich & Bradsby 40The designation 40 is a secondary line of retail store model bats sold by Hillerich & Bradsby. In general a Lou Gehrig store model bat could be worth between $200. -$400. Besides condition there are many factors that will effect the price more or less. Baseball bats closest to the players size and model number that was used during his playing days will sell at a higher price. Decal bats are very desirable and could sell in the $1,000.'sThe dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. 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.
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The bats that have the H&B brand in the oval trademark, rather than Louisville Slugger are harder to date. The H&B brand denotes a lower grade and lower priced retail bat. These bats were produced from the 1020's through the 1970's. The year the bat was made could effect the value.The number 50 cannot be used to date the 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.
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: a bat made between 1916 - 1929 will have HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co in the center label as opposed to J.F. HILLERERICH & SON Co as the bats made before. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF appears below the oval and changed to TRADE MARK REG in 1930. "Bone Rubbed" is a process to harden the surface of the bat and appears on bats made in the 1920s The "Powerized" process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931 and has pat. pending beneath the stamp. Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season. In 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"See Related Links below for more help on dating 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. The earliest Louisville Slugger bats have J.F. Hillerich & son, "Made By" and "TRADE MARK" stamped on them and the second issue had the word "Co." added (after Son) and "TRADE MARK" was replaced with "TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF" in 1911. You have a first era bat from the 1897 - 1911 bat labeling period. The "patent number 0716541" could date the bat to the earliest of bats possibly before the days of player endorsements. 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. The bulk of the value on most collectible bats relies on the player that endorsed the bat. Because your bat was possibly made before player endorsements the value will rely on vintage bat features or the markings on the bat dating it to one of the earlier Hillerich & Bradsby Co. models. I would need more information on the bat to help you including all stamping on the bat type of knob, condition, and size. A vintage bat from this era in good condition could sell for at least $200. and up to $400.-$500. in excellent -near/mint condition. See Related Links below for more information on Louisville Slugger bat dating, and a link to more info and pictures of a . F. Hillerich & Son Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat.
The number 9 bat is an older inexpensive store model bat but I have never seen one endorsed by Mickey Mantle. A Mickey Mantle Store Model bat will sell in the $40.-$100. price range. There are many factors that could effect the value more or less. As with all Collectible condition is important. Used and abused, bats with chips, faded printing,or split wood, will sell for far less than bats that are in used but excellent condition, to unused mint condition. The size and model number of the bat is important as well. A bat closer to the size, and model the ballplayer used during his career will be of higher value. Little league bats, 31 inches or shorter will be of less value. The date the bat was made. Older bats will sell at a higher price. To find out how old your Mickey Mantle Hillerich and Bradsby bat is and other information on Mickey Mantle bats, visit the link below. Louisville Slugger Bat Dating.
Johnny Damon was number 18.
Hillerich and Bradsby No. 14 Safe was a inexpensive store model bat made in the 1940's In general a Babe Ruth store model bat could be worth between $200. -$500. Besides condition there are many factors that will effect the price more or less. Baseball bats closest to the players size and model number that was used during his playing days will sell at a higher price. Decal bats are very desirable and could sell in the $1,000.'sThe dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. 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: a bat made between 1916 - 1929 will have HILLERERICH & BRADSBY Co in the center label as opposed to J.F. HILLERERICH & SON Co as the bats made before. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF appears below the oval and changed to TRADE MARK REG in 1930."Bone Rubbed" is a process to harden the surface of the bat and appears on bats made in the 1920s The "Powerized"process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931 and has pat. pending beneath the stamp. Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season. In 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"During the 1980's Louisville Slugger issued these replicas of Babe Ruth's last style bat, and stamped 1935 on the knob. The majority of these were sold through a mail order company called J. Petterman and listed at around $100. Yes. The same J. Petterman catalogue featured on the television comedy series Seinfeld. These replica bats sell for about $55.-$125, on eBay. I will leave a link below to help you date your Louisville Slugger bat.
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