A Joe Cronin Baseball bat dating to the 1930's in general is worth between $250.-$350. price will vary based on condition, bat model, size, and era made. A baseball bat closest to the make, model, and size that the ballplayer used will be of the most value. "Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used only during the 1932 season and this stamping will be desired by collectors.
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.
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. You have dated the bat to two different labeling periods. 1911 - 1916, and 1916 - 1929. 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 between 1911 - 1916.
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1932 Babe Ruth Louisville Slugger baseball batA Babe Ruth Louisville Slugger baseball bat dating to the 1932 is worth between $400.-$600. price will vary based on condition, bat model, size, and era made. A baseball bat closest to the make, model, and size that the ballplayer used will be of the most value. "Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used only during the 1932 season and this stamping will be desired by collectors.
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The University of Louisville Marching Band was created in 1932.
Roger Hornsby Louisville Slugger baseball batIn general a Roger Hornsby Louisville Slugger baseball bat dating to the 1920's-1930's is worth about $250.-$350. price will vary based on condition, bat model, size, and era made. A bat in near mint condition could sell for more. A baseball bat closest to the make, model, and size that the ballplayer used will be of the highest value.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"See Related Links below for a Louisville Slugger bat dating guide.
Louisville Slugger PowerizedPowerized is a term used and stamped onto Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931. The Powerized" process is to harden the surface of the bat much like the bone rubbed finish of the 1920's. They introduced the "Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo for the 1932 season and in 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. Beginning in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"
"Oil Tempered" is term used for the process of hardening or preserving the wood on baseball bats. Bone Rubbed appears on bats made in the 1920's. The "Powerized" process was first used, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931, and Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo is used during the 1932 season.In 1933 and 1934 the bats were stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. This is the last two years the term "Oil Tempered" was used. For more information on Louisville Slugger bat dating see Related Links below.
The Louisville Slugger 225LL you have was issued about 1964, and Player signature models include; Tony Oliva, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Ed Mathews, Al Kaline, Harmon Killebrew, and Henry Aaron.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 from my website to help you date your Louisville Slugger bat, and a link to a 1964 Louisville Slugger Bat Advertising featuring the 225LL bat.
Roger Hornsby Louisville Slugger baseball batIn general a Roger Hornsby Louisville Slugger baseball bat dating to the 1920's-1930's is worth about $250.-$350. price will vary based on condition, bat model, size, and era made. A bat in near mint condition could sell for more. A baseball bat closest to the make, model, and size that the ballplayer used will be of the highest value. 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"
Conrad Bachmann was born on November 26, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
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.
Joe Cronin played in 141 games at short stop for the Washington Senators in 1932, starting in none of them. He made 306 putouts, had 448 assists, and committed 32 errors, equivalent to .227 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had 95 double plays.
If it was made during Mel Ott's playing time for sale to the public, and the signature as you say is fake or stamped I would guess 300. Unless you are saying it was actually game used by Ott then it would go up. In general a Mel Ott Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger store model baseball bat is worth about $200.-$300. in excellent - near/mint condition. Price will vary based on condition, bat model, size, and era made. A baseball bat closest to the make, model, and size that the ballplayer used will be of the most value.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 Mel Ott Louisville Slugger baseball bat made between 1930 - 1947 will have TRADE MARK REG below the in the center label as opposed to TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF as the bats made before 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"The older stampings will have a higher value.See Related Links below for the Louisville Slugger Bat Dating Guide for more help on dating your bat. I will also leave a link for information on other vintage baseball bats from that era. Also see Related questions for information on Mel Ott game used bats.