More information would be needed to put a value on this bat. You did not mention the size of the bat, condition, and if the bat was endorsed by a player. Baseball bats without a player endorsement will have low collectors 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.
If the bat has the size on the knob it is an inch mark indicating that it is a store model bat. Inch mark- A term used with baseball bats referring to the number stamped into the knob of the bat indicating the length on store model bats. Model number is not an inch mark. If the bat knob reads 3 or 34 it means it is a 34 inch bat.
Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977.
It is a 1930's Model Louisville Slugger retail model bat that should be endorsed by George Sisler
R17 is the model of the bat. Big PaaaPaa
Louisville Slugger's maple bat models are called M9 models. This is what is next to the trademark on the bat. It is simply the model name they chose for their maple bats.
He uses a Louisville Slugger bat but I'm not sure which model he uses.
It is a brand of Baseball bat (originally wooden) that is manufactured by Louisville Slugger. It is the official bat of the Major League Baseball.
Yes they did.
Brooks Robinson Louisville Slugger 125 store model batIn general a Brooks Robinson Louisville Slugger 125 store model bat in unused Excellent - Near Mint condition is worth about $50.00 - $75.00 in used but not abused excellent condition about $40.00 - $50.00 The bulk of the value will be determined by the condition, age, and model of the bat. Longer, older and higher grade bats will sell for more. With Louisville slugger 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. A bat closest in size, and mode to the bat a player used during his career will have a higher value.
Reggie Jackson Louisville Slugger 125 store model batIn general a Reggie Jackson Louisville Slugger 125 store model bat in unused Excellent - Near Mint condition is worth about $60.00 - $75.00 in used but not abused excellent condition about $40.00 - $60.00 The bulk of the value will be determined by the condition, age, and model of the bat. Longer, older and higher grade bats will sell for more. With Louisville slugger 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. A bat closest in size, and mode to the bat a player used during his career will have a higher value.
Louisville Slugger bat dating guideHillerich & 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. See Related Links below, and visit the Louisville Slugger bat dating guide. You can match the markings on your bat with the easy to use bat dating chart to get an approximate date for your Yogi Berra bat.
It's a softball bat.
Check out the link below to learn the history of the Louisville Slugger. http://www.sluggermuseum.org/index.aspx
Additional InformationBat Model B267 Bat Length 33" Bat Weight 30.5oz Bat Barrel 2.520" Bat Handle Size 1.005"