Frank Robinson Home Run bat

Date1971 September 13

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat with a "Louisville Slugger / 125 / Powerized" trademark in center of the barrel and "Genuine / Frank Robinson (facsimile signatures) / Louisville Slugger" near the end of the barrel.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Frank Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles to hit his 499th and 500th home runs on September 13, 1971. He became the 11th major leaguer to reach the 500 career home run milestone.

Object numberB-1971-0425

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Robinson, Frank, 1935-2019

Subject Baltimore Orioles (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

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