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The designation 40 TC (Ty Cobb) was a secondary line of retail store model bats. Because you didn't mention Ty Cobb as the player endorsement I suspect you might have a decal bat, and the decal wore off. Condition of the decal is not the only important with decal bats, it is everything.
The decals are fairly common in beat up condition, and without the decal the value will be reduced significantly. The 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.
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What is a Louisville Slugger 40 GS?
It is a 1930's Model Louisville Slugger retail model bat that should be endorsed by George Sisler
What does 40 D B mean on a Louisville Slugger bat?
it means diamond ball bat
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.
What is the value of an engraved Genuine Al Kaline Louisville Slugger flame tempered bat?
Many factors that you did not mention will go into the value of an Al Kaline Louisville slugger store model bat including model, size, condition, and the year the bat was made.Flame Tempered is a process of drying and hardening the wood with lower grade baseball bats. If your bat reads "Flame tempered" it is a store model bat. "Powerized" is used on higher grade bats, and professional models.In general a full size Louisville Slugger 125 Al Kaline Flame Tempered bat in used but not abused condition will sell in the $20.-$30. price range, and in excellent to near/mint condition about $40.-$75.In a recent auction a 33" Louisville Slugger 125 Al Kaline Flame Tempered bat in good condition sold for $18.27 Another bat same size and model in excellent+ condition sold for $76.00Below I will leave a link to a Louisville slugger bat dating guide.
Louisville slugger powerized little league Mickey Mantle 125j - worth?
125J Little League Louisville Slugger Mickey MantleThe Louisville Slugger 125J Powerized Mickey Mantle Little League bat is worth about $30.-$40. in used but not abused condition, and about $40-$60 in excellent - unused Near Mint condition. The 125 Junior bat was sold in the 1960's and included endorsements from the stars of the day including: Ernie Banks, Tommy Davis, Harmon Killebrew, Roger Maris, and Ed Mathews. They ranged in sizes from 28" -32".
What is the value of a 1916-1920's 40 TC bat?
The model 40 was the secondary line of autograph models offered by Louisville Slugger. The T.C. Following the number 40 stands for Ty Cobb. A Hillerich & Bradsby co. Ty Cobb Model 40 store model baseball Bat from the labeling period 1916 -1929 is worth between $800 - $1,500. in excellent to near/mint condition. 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. Ty Cobb signed with the company in 1908. Below I will leave a link to a Ty Cobb Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat from the 1916-1929 labeling period complete with price guide, and pictures. I will also leave a link to help date your Louisville Slugger Baseball bat.
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.
What is the value of a youth Louisville slugger with 40 B.R.J. in the middle and inscribed George 'Babe' Ruth made by Hillerich and Bradsby Company?
Babe Ruth Louisville Slugger 40 BRJThe designation 40 is a secondary line of retail store model bats. The BRJ following the 40 stands for Babe Ruth Junior, and was common during the 1930 - 1947 labeling period. This "Junior" bat is a Little League bat (youth bat) 31" or smaller. In general a Babe Ruth Junior store model bat could be worth between $100. -$250. 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.
What is the age and value of a Hillrich Bradsby Louisville Slugger baseball bat with the number 4DJD?
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. Visit the Louisville Slugger Bat Dating guide located below (Related Links). You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat. Since you asked the question I've been scratching my head trying to figure out 4DJD. My first thought was 40 J.D. (in the center label) JD for Joe DiMaggio, but I'm not sure if a 40 model was made for DiMaggio. The bat you have might be in bad shape and the 4D might be 40, and if the bat is in bad shape it might have had a decal on the barrel. If the decal is worn off, this would also explain the absence of a signature on the barel. Use the "Discuss Question" button below, and fill me in on the details of the bat markings and their location. Markings on the knob, size and condition as well, and I'll help you out with a value, and age.
What does a 40 br louisville bat mean when it has a 36 on the bottom?
Louisville Slugger 40BR Babe Ruth decal batThe Louisville Slugger bat you have 40B.R. would be a A Babe Ruth (B.R.) model. The designation 40 BR was a secondary line of retail store model bats but some were made with a decal on the barrel and you did not mention this, nor did you mention his name being on the barrel if you had a signature model bat. Because you did not mention that the bat has anything on the barrel I believe you have a decal bat without the decal, which has worn away.With a decal bat the bulk of the value will rely on the condition of the decal and the percentage that is left. A bat with 80-90 percent of the decal could sell in the $1,000. price range and upwards to the $4,000. range. Without the decal it will have a very low value. Maybe in the $50. price range. The decal is everything. The 36 on the knob indicates that the bat measures 36 inches.
What is the date of a Louisville Slugger with the number 40 in the emblem?
The 40 model bat can date as far back as the 1920's.and was only second to the 125 bat in quality.The 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"I will leave a link below to help you date your Louisville Slugger bat.
What is the value of a Philip Cavarretta model bat?
In general the bat could be from 1934 - 1955 and could have a value of $40. - $100. in excellent -near/mint condition. In used but not abused condition $30. -$40. and in poor condition in the $20. price range. A pro model bat will sell for more.There are many factors needed to put an accurate value on this Philip Cavarretta bat. Make, model, size, age, and condition.Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger the most popular bat maker 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. Visit the Louisville Slugger bat dating guide located below (Related Links). You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat.Store model, Professional model or game used. With Louisville slugger, and Adirondack 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. Examples of this would be number like; 6, 06 036, 36, MM6, PR6. These marking will indicate a 36 inch bat. When letters proceed the number like MM6 or PR6 it is indicating the player model initials followed by the size, In this case MM6 Mickey Mantle 36 inch, and PR6 Pete Rose 36 inch. Game used, and professional model bats are two different animals. A game used bat would have to come with the proper paper work, or a letter of provenance showing the chain of custody from the player that used the bat to the person that currently owns the bat. Without this you just have a pro model bat. It would otherwise be difficult to prove that the bat was actually used by the player. Adirondack Professional model bats will typically have the model number on the knob followed by a Letter. for example Hank Aaron used a 63 A, Mickey Mantle used a 288 D. Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977. For example a K55 Mickey Mantle pro model would have K55 on the knob as opposed to the store model bat with K55 appearing on the barrel.
