Eight Men Out prop bat

Date1988

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 34 ounces, with "Hillerich & Bradsby / 125 / Louisville Slugger / Powerized" in the center of the barrel and "Genuine / Swede Risberg / Louisville Slugger" near the end of the barrel.

Bio/Historical NoteReproduction Swede Risberg model bat made for the 1988 film, "Eight Men Out."

Object numberB-1988-0006

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Hillerich & Bradsby Co.

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions35 in.

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