Bobby Abreu Home Run bat

Date2004 April 12

DescriptionBlack baseball bat, 32 ounces, with white painted Carolina Clubs logo at center, "Pro Model / Bobby Abreu / Made in the USA" on barrel. The bat has been signed in silver marker "Bobby Abreu #53" in the center of the barrel. Knob and barrel ends each have "53" in silver marker. There is residual pine tar on the handle extending into the manufacturers label. There is no MLB Authentication hologram sticker present.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Bobby Abreu of the Philadelphia Phillies to record the first home run in their new ballpark, Citizens Bank Park, on April 12, 2004 in the bottom of the first inning.

Object numberB-2004-0229

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Carolina Clubs

Subject Abreu, Bobby, 1974-

Subject Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball team)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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