Souvenir
Object number2011.1.5
Manufacturer
Hillerich and Bradsby Company
Date1927
OriginLouisville, KY
Mediumwood
Credit LineGift of Gregg Ficery
DescriptionMiniature souvenir bat. Brown wood. Burned onto barrel is product and maker information as well as player name. Black stamp on opposite side of barrel has event information.Dimensions1 x 1 x 14 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 35.6 cm)InscriptionsBlack stamp on opposite side of barrel, "WORLD'S SERIES / -1927-".
MarksBurned onto barrel, "LOUISVILLE SLUGGER / 125 / Hille...ich&Bradsby Co / Trade Mark / LOUISVILLE, KY. / MADE IN U.S.A." and "Paul Waner / TRADE MARK".
Historical NotesMiniature souvenir baseball bat, most likely bought during the 1927 World Series, Pirates vs. Yankees.
Related person
Paul Glee Waner
(1903 - 1965)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
Related institution
New York Yankees
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