Mickey Mantle bat

Date1956

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat with "Hillerich & Bradsby / 125 / Louisville Slugger / Powerized" in the center of the barrel, "#401" in red lettering to the right, and "Genuine / Mickey Mantle (facsimile signature) / Louisville Slugger" near the end of the barrel.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees during his 1956 Triple Crown season, when he led the American League in hitting (.353), runs batted in (130), and home runs (52).

Object numberB-1963-2991

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Hillerich & Bradsby Co.

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Mantle, Mickey, 1931-1995

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

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