Experts-where does this bat date from?

[33bird]

I got it narrowed down from somewhere between 1964-1972. Thanks for the help! After we get it nailed down I'll let you know whose bat it is.
Greg
biggamebird@yahoo.com

[ndevlin]

I cant quite tell from the "P" in the pic, but it looks like a 65-68 model

[ndevlin]

Oops, I meant it looks like a 69-72, but its hard to tell from the pic.

[yanks12025]

I say 1965-69. And my guess is Roger Maris for who's bat it is?

[ndevlin]

Ya, could be. Just check the bottom loop of the "P" and see if it goes through.

And I dont understand how this seller states that its a 64-72. He should be completely capable of telling when it comes from. I notice he does that all the time, along with saying a number on the knob is the players, when it sometimes isnt. But, thats a different story.

[yanks12025]

Nate,
But in 1969-72 they switched to the large register mark in the logo. That bat has the small one.

[yanks12025]

Also the seller is a forum member and in his listing he states lates 1960's early 1970's. Bird came up with 1964-72.

[ndevlin]

Hmm, maybe Im thinking of a different seller. Looks a lot like his trademark carpet in the back.

Heres some closeups to help you out. Compliments of Tim's site.

1965-68



http://www.hofbats.com/images/65-68H_B.jpg

1969-72

http://www.hofbats.com/images/69-72H_B.jpg

[33bird]

Man, you guys are good. I'm confused too. The seller says he thinks the P goes thru. BUT-it has the small R-not the larger one. Yes, it's a Maris bat too. It's 35 inches, 33 ounces and it's an 016. Matches his records from his last two years with the Cards-but could it be a 69-72 issued after his career-and if so-why? Clear up my confusion fellas!
Greg

[ndevlin]

I completely apologize. That wasnt the seller I thought it was.


I looked at the listing and looked at the pic a bit closer. I personally think it has the "P" of a 69-72 bat.

But Yanks is correct about the "R"

[33bird]

Yea-me too-so which is it? If it's pre 1969 it could be an issued Maris bat during his playing years..Tuff call on this one.

[suicide_squeeze]

I'm guessing this is a team index Roger Maris style bat, ordered by the team in 1969, post-Roger's playing career.

Maybe BMH could sound off on this?

I'm betting the small "r" after SLUGGER was placed in the 65-68 style to differentiate this bat from a bat ordered by Maris himself?


Or I guess it's possible someone at the factory just made a boo-boo?

[yanks12025]

suicide_squeeze,
The small ain't a mix up. That how it always was during the 1965-68 labeling period. Then they made it bigger after.