Babe Ruth hit career home run number 500 on August 11, 1929, in Cleveland off Indians pitcher Willis Hudin, in the top of the second inning.
Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run on April 8, 1974 against pitcher Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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A Willie Mays Signed Baseball Bat in general is worth about $75.-$200. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. The type of bat signed could effect the value more or less. The date the bat was made. Older bats will sell at a higher price. To find out how old your Willie Mays Adirondack bat is and other information visit the link below. Adirondack Bat Dating. Willie Mays signatures that were authenticated in the late 1980's, and 1990 typically come with a COA from Scoreboard. These bats sell a the lowest price range at about $75. -$125.
Willie Mays made "The Catch" off the bat of Cleveland's Vic Wertz in game 1 of the 1954 World Series.
On April 30, 1961, Mays borrowed a bat from teammate Joey Amalfitano and hit four home runs against the Milwaukee Braves.
He retired after the 1973 season. His last at bat was for the New York Mets in Game 3 of the 1973 World Series.
In May 1972, the 41 year old Willie "Say Hey Kid" Mays was traded from the Giants to the Mets for pitcher Charlie Williams and $50,000 ($262,490 today). His first game playing for the Mets was on May 14th when he hit his second to last home run of his career (his 600th was on August 17, 1973). The final at bat of this baseball's great was in the 1973 World Series for the Mets.
As a rookie, Mays' yearly salary was $7500. When he retired, he was earning $165,000 (that's per year, not per at-bat). When salaries are determined by free enterprise, and not by people with a vested interested in low salaries, they tend to be higher.
A Willie Mays Signed Baseball Bat in general is worth about $75.-$200. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. The type of bat signed could effect the value more or less. The date the bat was made. Older bats will sell at a higher price. To find out how old your Willie Mays bat is and other information visit the links below. Willie Mays signatures that were authenticated in the late 1980's, and 1990 typically come with a COA from Scoreboard. These bats sell a the lowest price range at about $75. -$125.
A Willie Mays Adirondack 302 baseball bat in general is worth about $65.-$100. 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 Willie Mays Adirondack bat is and other information visit the link below. Adirondack Bat Dating.
MLB player Willie Bloomquist bats right.