Al Kaline All-Star Game bat

Date1961 July 11

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 32.5 ounces, with an "Adirondack 302 Whip Action" trademark logo painted in white on the center of the barrel, "1961 All Stars" to the right of this, and "Adirondack / Kaline / Flame Treated" painted in white near the end of the barrel. "89B" is inscribed on the knob end along with "6" handwritten in black ink.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers during the 1961 All Star Game on July 11th. The National League defeated the American League 5-4.

Object numberB-1980-0035

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Adirondack Bats, Inc.

Subject Kaline, Al, 1934-2020

Subject Detroit Tigers (Baseball team)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34.5 in.

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