Bernie Williams Postseason Home Run bat

Date1996 October 01-26

DescriptionBlack painted wooden bat, 32 ounces, with white "Rawlings" logo in the center of the barrel, a white painted stripe around the taper near the logo and "1996 ALCS / Bernie Williams / Yankees" near the end of the barrel. Barrel end tip is cupped. Knob end has "433B BW" inscribed in the center.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Bernie Williams of the New York Yankees during the 1996 postseason to tie a major league record with six home runs in one postseason. He was also named MVP of the American League Championship Series.

Object numberB-1996-0301

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Williams, Bernie, 1968-

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34.5 in.

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