Rickey Henderson 3000th Career Hit bat

Date2001 October 07

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat with white tape turned black from use on the handle near the knob, a red stripe around the taper where it meets the barrel, and a black "Rawlings - Adirondack" logo in the center of the barrel. "Big Stick / R. Henderson / Padres" is in black lettering near the end of the barrel. "34-31" and "24" are handwritten in black marker on the knob end. "513B" and "875 01" are incised into the knob end.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Rickey Henderson of the San Diego Padres to become the 25th player to record 3,000th career hits on October 7, 2001 against the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies defeated the Padres 14-5.

Object numberB-2011-0119

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Henderson, Rickey, 1958-

Subject San Diego Padres (Baseball team : National League of Professional Baseball Clubs)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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