Dick Williams Fungo bat

Datecirca 1975-1979

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 21 ounces, with "Hillerich & Bradsby / 125 / Louisville Slugger / Powerized" in the center of the barrel and "Genuine S104 / Dick Williams (facsimile signature) / Louisville Slugger" near the end of the barrel.

Bio/Historical NoteDick Williams used this fungo bat in the late 1970s while managing the Montreal Expos. Fungo bats, with their thin handles and light weight, are specially designed for fielding practice.

Object numberB-2009-0262

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Hillerich & Bradsby Co.

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Williams, Dick, 1929-2011

Subject Montreal Expos (Baseball team)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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