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Ernie Banks 500th Career home run bat
Ernie Banks 500th Career Home Run bat
Ernie Banks 500th Career home run bat
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Ernie Banks 500th Career Home Run bat

Date1970 May 12
DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 30 ounces, with "Louisville Slugger / 125 / Powerized" trademark in the center of the barrel and "Genuine / Ernie Banks / Louisville Slugger" near the end of the barrel.
Bio/Historical NoteChicago's Ernie Banks used this bat on May 12, 1970, to hit his 500th home run, becoming just the ninth player to reach that mark.
Object numberB-1970-0137
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions35 in.
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