Early 1900s Frank Baker Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat
Item Details
An early 1900s Frank Baker Louisville Slugger full-size heavy wood baseball bat. Endorsed by Hall Of Fame player Frank Baker, this model ‘40 FB’ Louisville Slugger baseball bat has black cloth tape remnants on its handle. Originally produced with a color decal image of slugger Frank Baker (which is worn), this bat presents a dark brown patina. Please note, this thick-handled bat has a backside crack with no missing wood. A member of the National Baseball Hall Of Fame, Frank Baker was a third baseman and played from 1908 to 1922, for the Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Yankees. Franks Baker has been called the ‘Original Home Run King of Major League Baseball.’
Condition
Fair Condition. Most of the decal is not present. The bat is cracked and was used. The stampings and engravings are in good condition. Please note, this bat has the initials “FB” for Frank Baker. Louisville Slugger produced a series of decal bats in the early 1900s with only the players initial marked on the handle. The decals were also added to the bats with the player’s names. This decal is worn and the name is unidentifiable. There are areas of wood on the bat that are lighter in color.
Dimensions
The measurements reflect the size of the bat.
Item #
18CIN007-012
