Tim Raines All-Star Game bat

Date1987 July 14

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 31 ounces, with "Cooper / Made in Canada" in the center of the barrel and "Cooper Pro 100 / Tim Raines (facsimile signature) / Professional TR4" near the end of the barrel. There is a black, red and yellow striped sticker around the perimeter of the taper to the left of the trademark logo. "33 1/2 / 31 oz" is printed on the knob end in black lettering with "30" handwritten in blue ink over top.

Bio/Historical NoteIn the 1987 All-Star Game on July 14th, Tim Raines used this bat to smack a two-out, two-run triple in the top of the 13th inning. The hit (his third of the evening) helped secure a National League victory and earned him the game's MVP award.

Object numberB-1987-0132

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Cooper Bats

Subject Montreal Expos (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Raines, Tim

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions33.5 in.

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