This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2018
One of only 8 known bats in the PSA/DNA database, with this being the only known Rookie example from Twins legend Tony Oliva! 1964 would be a benchmark season in the 14 year career of Minnesota Twin member Tony Oliva. Taking home the Rookie of the Year award with an impressive .323 batting average, 32 home runs & .557 slugging percentage along with 4th in MVP honors & an All Star appearance. This 35 inch, 31.7 ounce ash D2 baseball bat hails from that historic season in 1964. Featuring outstanding use, with a handle crack that has been secured. Multiple ball/stitch marks and red/green bat rack streaks along with a coat of pine tar to the mid handle. Capping off this one of a kind gamer is a bold black felt tip autograph across the barrel by Tony Oliva. Authenticated & graded GU 9 by PSA/DNA along with unique comments stating the rarity of this bat!