Willie Aikens World Series bat

Date1980 October 14-21

DescriptionDark stain wooden bat with a taped handle and taper. "Louisville Slugger / Powerized" is inscribed on the center of the barrel and "Genuine P72 / Willie Aikens (facsimile signature) / Louisville Slugger" is inscribed near the end of the barrel.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Willie Aikens of the Kansas City Royals to hit two home runs during Game 1 and two home runs during Game 4 of the 1980 World Series. Aikens became the first player to have two multi-homer games in a single World Series. The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Royals four games to two to capture the club's first World Series championship in franchise history.

Object numberB-1980-0229

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Kansas City Royals (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions35 in.

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