Billy Williams bat
Date1962 April 10
DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 32 ounces, with "Hillerich & Bradsby / 125 / Louisville Slugger / Powerized" in the center of the barrel and "Genuine / Billy Williams (facsimile signature) / Louisville Slugger" near the end of the barrel. There is a blue and white paper label adhered to the left of the center trademark logo which wraps around the perimeter of the bat.
Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs on April 10, 1962 to record his first hit of the season. The Houston Colt .45s defeated the Chicago Cubs 11-2 at Colt Stadium.
Object numberB-1963-3013
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Hillerich & Bradsby Co.
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Louisville Slugger
Subject
Williams, Billy, 1938-
Subject
Chicago Cubs (Baseball team)
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions34 in.
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