A Hillerich & Bradsby, Model number G80 bat, dating from the 1951 World Series labeling period with the name CAMPANELLA and BROOKLYN DODGERS emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with a professionally repaired handle crack, ball marks and stitch impressions on the right, left and back barrel, green and red bat rack streaks, cleat marks, the shadow of a spiral patterned tape repair on the handle and the model number G80 stamped into the knob. The words WORLD SERIES have been branded into the barrel, then over-branded to obscure the words. The 1951 Dodgers famously lost a one-game playoff game against the New York Giants on Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard Round The World" walk-off home run, losing out on the National League pennant and a trip to the World Series. The bat, which had been produced in anticipation of a Dodgers World Series appearance, was then over-branded for Campanella’s use during the 1952 season. Hall of Famer Roy Campanella (1921-1993) played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1948-57, during the labeling period of the offered bat. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 8.


35.5 in.
34 oz.