Paul Molitor World Series bat

Date1982 October 12

DescriptionDark brown stain wooden bat, 31 ounces, with "Louisville Slugger / 125 / Powerized" in the center of the barrel and "Genuine H176 / Paul Molitor (facsimile signature) / Louisville Slugger" near the end of the barrel.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Paul Molitor of the Milwaukee Brewers to set a World Series record for most hits in a game (5) in Game 1 of the 1982 series against the St. Louis Cardinals, leading the Brewers to a 10-1 victory.

Object numberB-1982-0208

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Molitor, Paul, 1956-

Subject Milwaukee Brewers (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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