Bat, Baseball
Object number2003.103.2
Manufacturer
Louisville Slugger
Datec. 2000
MediumWood; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Mark Schuster
DescriptionBat made of light colored wood; upper part of bat is covered with a clear plastic coating. Black lettering is on the bat underneath the plastic coating.Dimensions35.9999 in. (91.4 cm)MarksLabel on bat: "125 / LOUISVILLE / SLUGGER / LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY / MADE IN U. S. A. / BALFCLAT / MARK J. SCHUSTER / CLATMASTER"
Historical NotesClat donated by Mark Schuster. Part of a collection of material related to the sport of Balf. Invented in 1993 by the donor, the sport blends elements of baseball and golf. It is played on a golf course but uses no tees. Instead, the player begins by hitting the ball with a modified bat called or clat, then plays the ball on the ground using a clutter – a blended bat and putter. Perhaps the only sport invented in this region, Balf is now played in leagues around the country. The collection includes a clat, a clutter, 2 balf balls, and a selection of photographs, brochures, and articles.
On View
On view
1939
c. 1983
c. 2000