This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2004.
With 21 years played in the majors, Frank appeared 10,006 times at the plate. The Hall of Famer continued to boast great numbers even with age, and in 1971 he earned top MVP honors at the All-Star game and a trip to the World Series with the Baltimore Orioles. This bat from the 1971-72 era shows excellent use with ball, hit, transfer, and blue rack marks on all sides of the barrel and handle. A light coat of pine tar has been applied to the center brand. The player number "20" is written on the knob and barrel end in black sharpie. There is a crack on the upper handle. Frank signed the front barrel in blue sharpie with inscription "AL MVP 1966" which rates a 9. Manufacturer: Hillerich & Bradsby, Model Number: R182, Labeling Period: 1971-72, Length: 35-1/4 inches, Weight: 36 ounces, Wood: Ash, Finish: Flame Burned/Treated. The bat comes with two letters from PSA/DNA.