George Kell American League Batting Champion award
Date1949
DescriptionSilver trophy bat with inscribed lettering in the center of the barrel, "Batting Champion 1949 / American League / B.A .3429 / Detroit," and inscribed lettering near the end of the barrel, "Genuine / George Kell / Louisville Slugger." Inscribed on the barrel end tip is "International Sterling / AZ4859L."
Bio/Historical NoteSilver bat awarded to George Kell of the Detroit Tigers for leading the American League in batting with a .343 average in 1949.
Object numberB-2019-0222
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
International Silver Company
Subject
Kell, George, 1922-2009
Classificationsawards
Dimensions34.25 in.
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