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b.heagy
05-18-2006, 06:46 PM
Picked up a neat Sport King Bat recently. Was wondering if anyone could share some history about this bat. Was this a premium? Has a great logo with "Crown Manufacturing Co. Sport King Philadelphia Penna. 9SK".
Thanks
Bill

mjkm90
05-18-2006, 08:22 PM
How long is it?

slidekellyslide
05-18-2006, 08:46 PM
Can't really tell you much other than that I have seen them on ebay a few times which means not particularily rare, but they are scarce. Most likely made bats for the Philly area market only.

vintagesportscollector
05-18-2006, 08:51 PM
I wonder if any relation to the 1930's Goudey Sport Kings cards? Probably not.

mjkm90
05-18-2006, 08:56 PM
Nice looking logo and tone. If it's over 34", it's a keeper.

b.heagy
05-19-2006, 06:47 AM
35 inches long. I was thinking about the card relation as well but could not find any advertisements for such. Has a great look though.

mjkm90
05-19-2006, 07:09 AM
Your bat is much later than the Sports Kings cards. I would date the label style to the 50s.

Mike H.