This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/1/2021
On May 5, 1978, Pete Rose became the 13th player in Major League history to garner his 3,000th career hit. He would be names National League Player of the Month in July of that year, which would also be his final year with the Reds before joining the Phillies in 1979. Collectors, take note - this is the perfect bat to own from the height of Pete Rose's career, his 3000 hit season! Measuring 35 inches and 31.7 oz, this Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger R195 model bat shows certain game use manifested by a crack to the handle, several ball marks, and some bat rack marks. The bat matches factory records of Rose's order and als has his vintage number 14 on the knob. Perhaps solidifying the provenance most thoroughly is Pete Rose's black felt tip signature to "Tommy" and an inscription, "Bat used in 1978". Bats with specific provenance such as this are in high demand, and this is a great Pete Rose used bat! Accompanied by an LOA from PSA/DNA with a grade of GU 9, as well as a separate LOA for the autograph.