Mark McGwire Home Run bat

Date1996

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 32 ounces, with "Rawlings / Made in USA / Adirondack" in the center of the barrel and "Big Stick / Mark McGwire / Oakland A's" near the end of the barrel. There is a green painted stripe around a portion of the taper near the center trademark logo. Knob end has "33 McGwire" in black ink and "MAC 25 / 482 96" inscribed in the center.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Mark McGwire of the Oakland A's during the 1996 season when he hit a major league-leading 52 home runs.

Object numberB-1996-0292

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject McGwire, Mark, 1963-

Subject Oakland Athletics (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34.75 in.

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