Hank Aaron 3000th Career Hit bat

Date1970 May 17

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 33 ounces, with a "Louisville Slugger 125 / Powerized" trademark in the center of the barrel and "Genuine / Henry Aaron / Louisville Slugger" near the end of the barrel. "3000" is written in black marker near the end of the barrel. "44" is handwritten in black marker on the knob along with "A115" stamped on the knob end.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves for his 3000th career hit in the second game of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on May 17, 1970.

Object numberB-1970-0138

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021

Subject Atlanta Braves (Baseball team)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34.5 in.

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