BMH-Dale Murphy project...

[Murph4Prez]

Mr. Hillerich,

I have ideas of starting a new project. I would like to obtain one bat of each model that Murph used throughout his career. I know he used B310 (and cupped) and K55 most of the time, but could you possibly share other orders for different bats he used throughout his career?

Thanks so much!

[MSpecht]

Here is a partial list from his early minor league days (1973) through mid-1981, by labeling period

1973-75: O16, M110, S2, K55, R133, P72

1976: P72, U1C, K48, M110, K75

1977-79: U1C, B310, U1, B310C

1980- 6/12/1981: B310C, K75

Good Luck on your project...Many years ago I tried the same project with Willie McCovey..I had about 6 different non-contract models (name in block letters), then in the mid- 1990's I got Mac's personal H & B records and found that he had used 24 different models throughout his career. That ended that particular project for me.

Mike jackitout7@aol.com

[Murph4Prez]

Holy Cow!!!

I was thinking a couple of different models besides the K55, B310, B310C, and S2...

At least I will always have items to look for!

Thanks for sharing!!!

[BMH]

Mr. Murphy was in our factory this past week. A very nice guy.

[Murph4Prez]

Mr. Hillerich,

Murph told us about that! Said he met the guy -- Danny I believe -- who made his bats twenty-plus years ago!

I have had the opportunity to meet Murph a bunch of times, and you are right, very VERY nice guy!!!

My wife and I are planning a trip to the LVS factory and museum in July. I am a school teacher so the summers are best for road trips.

Looking forward to the visit!