Ken Griffey, Jr. 609th Career Home Run bat

Date2008 August 20

DescriptionBlack painted wooden bat, 31 ounces, with silver "Louisville Slugger / 125 / Powerized" logo at the center of the barrel and "Genuine C271 / Ken Griffey, Jr. (facsimile signature) / Swingman" in silver lettering near the end of the barrel. There is an MLB authentication hologram sticker, BB755734, affixed to the right of the lettering near the end of the barrel. Handle is wrapped with white tape. Barrel end tip is cupped. Knob end has "609" handwritten in silver ink.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Ken Griffey Jr. of the Chicago White Sox to hit his 609th home run of his career (and first home run with the White Sox) on August 20, 2008, tying Sammy Sosa for fifth place all-time.

Object numberB-2008-0354

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Griffey, Ken, Jr.

Subject Chicago White Sox (Baseball team)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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