Mattingly Bat - Is this an 85? BMH - help?

[nomarmauerfan]

Hi guys,
I have a question on this Mattingly bat. I know its from the 83-85 labeling period. However, is there any way to narrow it down more? I know Mattingly's 83-85 bats were light where his name/sig is. And, I don't believe this is a foil stamping. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Mike

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb220/mikandrea/mynewmattinglybat.jpg

[nomarmauerfan]

No one has any input...with all of the bat collectors on here!!! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mike

[jwasserman]

these links might help
http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/blog/post.php?topic=185

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=7474&highlight=Mattingly

[nomarmauerfan]

Thanks j. I appreciate the response. I guess I am more asking whether or not there are any characteristics on the label that can pin the date down any better than 83-85? Thanks again for taking the time to try and help me.

Mike

[metsbats]

Mike,

The oval label looks like it's from the 80-83 large oval period.

This is just a guess and I could be wrong.

David