This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2014
A tremendously desirable gathering of autographs from the "original" 500 Home Run Club of the 1980s, presented here is a desirable black Louisville Slugger H&B baseball bat, beautifully hand signed in gold felt tip marker by Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew, Willie McCovey, Hank Aaron, Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt and Eddie Matthews.While this collection of autographs is desirable in any form, bats are particularly desirable--and undoubtedly the rarest and most valuable form--given Mantle and Williams' restriction on signing bats throughout their professional signing days. It's also worth noting that of all the 500 Home Run bat's we have encountered in our years involved with the hobby, this is the first black model we have offered! A stunning oddity for any baseball collector. Overall in fine condition with minor smudging to Jackson's signature. Full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA).