Bat, Baseball
Object number2007.97.1
Manufacturer
Hillerich and Bradsby Company
Date1962-1982
OriginLouisville, KY
MediumWood
Credit LineDr. Charles and Debra Brindis
DescriptionWooden baseball bat. Engraved/burned maker text and player name. Cut hole through top; top also halved through top half. Cut hole in base of handle.Dimensions35 in. (88.9 cm)MarksEngraved/burned: "LOUISVILLE SLUGGER / 125 / HILLERICH & BRADSBY CO / MADE IN U.S.A. / LOUISVILLE K.Y."; 'POWERIZED"; "GENUINE P89 / Wilver Stargell / LOUISVILLE SLUGGER".
Historical NotesBaseball bat from Wilver "Willie" Stargell's home. Popular and powerful, Willie Stargell crushed 475 career homers, leading the National League with 48 blasts in 1971 and 44 in 1973. An intimidating left-handed batter, Stargell helped popularize the following of tape-measure home runs during the 1960s and 1970s. His influence extended into the clubhouse, where he rewarded teammates with stars for outstanding performance. His father-figure status earned him the nickname Pops, and his leadership helped the Pirates win World Championships in 1971 and in 1979, when he shared National League MVP honors. Stargell was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
Previous owner
Wilver Dornell Stargell
(1940 - 2001)
Subjects
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