What is the value of a Yankees bat day Thurman Munson Little league Bat in mint condition?

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A Thurman Munson "Bat Day" New York Yankees stadium give away baseball bat is worth about $30.-$75. in excellent condition, and could sell as high as $100.- $150 in near/mint - mint condition. The Hillerich & Bradsby bats had a solid yellow finish when issued. Most bats from that era have most of the Yellow finish missing, with the wood grain showing through, or sometimes bare wood. A "Mint" condition bat will have the original finish with no wood grain showing through (very rare). Otherwise the bat should be graded near/mint, or lower accordingly.

The first promotion for "Bat Day" at Yankee Stadium was held on Father's Day June 20th 1965.The earlier bats made by the Hillerich & Bradsby co have a higher value than the later bats made by Adirondack in the mid to late 1970's.

See Related Links below for a Bat Day" baseball bat dating guide. Key features in determining the age of the bat are variations on the barrel such as players name; script or block, Team name; script or block, the order of the team name, the players name, and approved little league appears on the barrel as well as center brand variations which include H&B, Hillerich & Bradsby co., Made in USA, and Made in Canada (1969-1970 only).