Ken Griffey, Jr. Home Run Autographed bat

Date1993 July 20-28

DescriptionBlack painted wooden bat, 30 ounces, with "Louisville Slugger / 125 / Powerized" in the center of the barrel and "Genuine C271 / Ken Griffey Jr. (facsimile signature) / Seattle Mariners" near the end of the barrel. Barrel has been signed in silver ink, "Ken Griffey Jr. #24." Barrel end tip is cupped. Handle is wrapped in thin tape close to the knob.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Ken Griffey, Jr. of the Seattle Mariners in achieving his streak of eight home runs in eight consecutive games, from July 20-July 28, 1993, tying Dale Long and Don Mattingly for the Major League record.

Object numberB-1993-0124

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Seattle Mariners (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject Griffey, Ken, Jr.

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions33.5 in.

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