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Buck Leonard bat
Buck Leonard bat
Buck Leonard bat
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Buck Leonard bat

Dateundated
DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 35.5 ounces, with "Louisville Slugger 125 Powerized" in the center of the barrel and "Genuine / Luke Easter / Louisville Slugger" near the end of the barrel. "M99" is engraved into the knob end.
Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Buck Leonard of the Negro Leagues. Buck Leonard spent his entire 17-year career with the Homestead Grays, the longest term of service for a player with one team in Negro league history. He played in a league-record 11 East-West All-Star games from 1937 to 1945. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 1972.
Object numberB-1985-0439
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions34.75 in.
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