This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2001.
When the "Big Red Machine" was operating in the 1970s, Hall of Famer Joe Morgan was its generator and was voted the National League MVP in 1975 and 1976. This Hillerich & Bradsby, model S44, measuring 35" and weighing 31 ounces, shows evidence of heavy game-use with a handle crack. Criss-cross tape residue remains on the handle. Joe’s retired #8 is on the knob in red marker and his blue Sharpie autograph rates a near 10. For ten consecutive years, Perez knocked in at least 90 RBIs; seven of those years he was elected to the All-Star team. This Louisville Slugger, model R43, from the twilight of Perez's career, measures 34.25 inches and weighs 31.8 ounces. The bat shows exceptional game-use with a slight handle crack that has been repaired. Autographs on the bat were obtained at the "Caribbean Baseball Expo 1991". Black sharpie signatures include: Orlando Cepeda, Sandy Alomar Sr. and Jr., Roberto Alomar, Roberto Clemente Jr., Jose Pagan and more. Signatures range in grade from 6 to 9's.