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THB1951-55 Ted Williams Game Used Hillerich & Bradsby Professional Model Bat (Uncracked with "Excellent Use") - PSA/DNA GU 7.5
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TimedJul 17, 2024 - Aug 3, 2024
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- Lot Description
Nobody was more dedicated to the art of putting bat on ball than Ted Williams, a human hitting machine equipped with near-perfect eyesight, lightning reflexes, powerful forearms and unnerving patience. “Teddy Ballgame” also came with a heavy dose of self-confidence that bordered on arrogance, the most conspicuous trait of a baseball maverick who terrorized American League pitching from 1939 to '60. If Williams wasn't the greatest pure hitter of all time, an acclaim which he fervently sought, he certainly was the best of his generation. His career resumé is filled with storied accolades – two AL MVPs, six batting titles and a .344 lifetime average, 521 homers (led AL four times), five RBI crowns and 2,654 hits – all despite losing four prime seasons to military service during World War II (1943-45) and the Korean War (1952).
The “Splendid Spinter” used this Hillerich & Bradsby ash bat during the 1951-55 period according to bat records and authentication work by John Taube of PSA/DNA. Measuring 35” and weighing 33.4 ounces, the signature model W166 remains uncracked with excellent use in the form of ball marks, stitch impressions and cleat marks on the barrel, along with blue and green bat rack streaks. There is a light coat of pine tar on the handle which has been lightly scored to enhance grip. The bat received a head-scratching GU 7.5 grade when it was initially evaluated back in 2015. We inquired about the reasoning behind a harsh 2.5-point reduction and were told it was solely due to Williams' uniform number not marked on the knob end. It’s possible that the missing "9" – typically done in black marker by the team equipment manager and visible on roughly half of Ted’s gamers – may have just worn off over time. All in all, this legendary piece of lumber survives as a premium tool of the American hero whose book, The Science of Hitting, continues to educate and inspire.Includes full LOA from John Taube of PSA/DNA (GU 7.5).
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