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 Louisville Slugger

Subject Leonard, Buck, 1907-1997

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34.75 in.

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