Joe Sewell bat

Date1920

DescriptionDark stain wooden bat, 42 ounces, with "J.F. Hillerich & Son Co. / Trade Mark Reg U.S. Pat Off / Louisville Slugger" in the center of the barrel and "Joe Sewell (facsimile signature) / Trade Mark" near the end of the barrel.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians in 1920.

Object numberB-1977-0111

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Hillerich & Bradsby Co.

Subject Cleveland Guardians (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Sewell, Joe, 1898-1990

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34.5 in.

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