Paul Waner 3000th Career Hit bat

Date1942 June 19

DescriptionWooden bat with "Louisville Slugger / Powerized / 125" logo in the center of the barrel and "Genuine / Paul Waner (facsimile signature) / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." at the end of the barrel. Handle has been wrapped in black tape.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Paul Waner of the Boston Braves to achieve his 3,000th career hit on June 19, 1942, a fifth-inning single off Pirates pitcher and former teammate Rip Sewell. The Pirates defeated the Braves 7-6.

Object numberB-1981-0061

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Waner, Paul, 1903-1965

Subject Boston Braves (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions35 in.

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