A Hillerich & Bradsby, Mickey Medwick 125MM retail model bat dating from the 1937 labeling period. The bat shows evidence of having been factory side written in vintage grease pencil Geo. Mule Suttles 7-28-37 Newark BBC. During the first half of the 20th Century, it was commonplace for players to send a preferred model bat back to the factory to request models of the same type. Once at the factory, it would be planed and inscribed with the length, weight, player’s name, date received and team affiliation. The bat exhibits heavy use with a repaired handle crack, checking, ball marks and scoring. Hall of Famer George “Mule” Suttles (1901-1966) played for the Newark Eagles from 1936-1940, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.
36 in.

31 oz.