Harry Hooper World Series bat

Date1916 October 07-12

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 42 ounces, with "J.F. Hillerich & Son Co. / Louisville Slugger" in the center of the barrel and "Hooper" near the end of the barrel. "1916" is handwritten on the barrel between the two inscriptions and there is more handwritten lettering to the right of "Hooper," but only "World Series" is still legible.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Red Sox right fielder Harry Hooper to post a .333 batting average in Boston's 1916 World Series victory over Brooklyn.

Object numberB-1971-0189

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Hillerich & Bradsby Co.

Subject Hooper, Harry

Subject Boston Red Sox (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34.75 in.

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