Mark Lemke World Series bat

Date1991 October 19-27

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 32 ounces, with "Louisville Slugger / 125 / Powerized" in the center of the barrel and "Genuine R161 / Mark Lemke / 1991 World Series" near the end of the barrel. "20" is handwritten in black ink on both the barrel end tip and the knob end.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Mark Lemke of the Atlanta Braves to hit three triples during the 1991 World Series versus the Minnesota Twins. Lemke had three triples in a 7-game series for a Major League record. The Twins ultimately defeated the Braves four games to three to win the championship.

Object numberB-1991-0228

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Atlanta Braves (Baseball team)

Subject Lemke, Mark, 1965-

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions35.5 in.

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