Frank White All-Star Game Home Run bat

Date1986 July 15

DescriptionBlack painted wooden bat, 32 ounces, with "Rawlings / Adirondack / Pro Ring" in white lettering in the center of the barrel and "Big Stick / Frank White / 1986 All-Star Game" in white lettering near the end of the barrel. There is a white painted stripe around the taper. "DD 26 / FW" is inscribed on the knob end.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Frank White of the Kansas City Royals to hit a home run in the seventh inning of the 1986 All-Star Game at the Houston Astrodome. This homer was the eventual winning run in the American League's 3-2 victory.

Object numberB-1986-0081

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Kansas City Royals (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject White, Frank, 1950-1973

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34.5 in.

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