Bat, Baseball
Object number2014.135.1
Manufacturer
Hillerich and Bradsby Company
Date1965
OriginLouisville, KY
MediumWood
Credit LineGift of Emilia Boehm
DescriptionRed stained wood baseball bat. Gold text on one side near the head.Dimensions33.75 x 2.563 in. (85.7 x 6.5 cm)InscriptionsGold text on one side near the head, from left to right "NATIONAL / BASEBALL / HALL OF FAME / AND MUSEUM / COOPERSTOWN / NEW YORK"; "Jm. F. Galvin [signature]"; and "NATIONAL BASEBALL / HALL OF FAME / JULY 27, 1965 / LIMITED EDITION / 67 OF 500".
MarksGold text on one side near the head, from left to right "LOUISVILLE SLUGGER / 125 / HILLERICH & BRADSBY Co / MADE IN U.S.A. / LOUISVILLE, KY." and "Powerized".
Historical NotesPud Galvin National Baseball Hall of Fame induction bat. Pud Galvin, born James Francis Galvin, lived from1856 to 1902 and played for both the Pittsburgh Alleghenies and the Pittsburgh Burghers. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27, 1965.
Related person
James Francis Galvin
Related institution
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Related institution
Pittsburgh Alleghenys
Related institution
Pittsburgh Burghers
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