Paul Molitor 39-Game Hitting Streak Autographed bat

Date1987 August 25

DescriptionWooden bat, 32 ounces, with natural stain handle and knob and black painted barrel. Taper has a navy blue, orange and yellow striped sticker around the perimeter. There is a white "Cooper" logo in the center of the barrel and "Cooper Pro 100 / Paul Molitor (facsimile signature) / Professional H176" in white lettering near the end of the barrel. Barrel has been signed in gold ink on the underside. Knob end has "34 32-oz" in black lettering with "4" handwritten in black ink.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Paul Molitor of the Milwaukee Brewers during the final game of his 39-game hitting streak on August 25, 1987, when he achieved the seventh longest streak in major league history.

Object numberB-1987-0309

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Cooper Bats

Subject Molitor, Paul, 1956-

Subject Milwaukee Brewers (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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