Original U.S. WWII Navy U.S.N. Marked “Louisville Slugger” Baseball Bat by Hillerich & Bradsby Co.
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Original Item. Only One Available. The 1940s were a time of transition, both for this country as well as the sport of baseball. America was plunged into World War II, and with the enlistment of many "able-bodied men", the very face of baseball changed. Every man that enlisted in the service was given the standard set of "Government Issue" (G.I.) equipment: uniform, helmet, socks, T-shirts, boots.... For a time back in the 1940s, the Military also issues baseball equipment to the troops! This was endorsed by the President, who said that baseball should continue, even during time of war, to keep this Country together.
This is an outstanding U.S. Navy U.S.N.-marked “Louisville Slugger” Baseball bat by Hillerich & Bradsby Co.. The handle has been re-wrapped in black tape for a better grip, and the cartouche in the center reads:
LOUISVILLE SLUGGER
102
HILLERICH & BRADSBY CO.
MADE IN U.S.A.
LOUISVILLE, K.Y.
TRADEMARK REG.
OIL TEMPERED
It is also marked near the end with:
U.S.N.
LOUISVILLE SLUGGER
SOFT BALL
The bat measures just under 34” long and shows good service wear. Ready for further research and display.
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