Championship Bats Collection

Type

Baseball

(9) Louisville Slugger Championship bats by Hillerich & Bradsby. 1948 Milwaukee Braves N.L. Champions 1949 Brooklyn Dodgers N.L. Champions 1952 New York Yankees W.S Champions 1954 NY Giants World Series Champions 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers W.S Champions 1957 Milwaukee Braves W.S Champions 1958 Milwaukee Braves N.L. Champions 1965 LA Dodgers W.S. Champions 1967 St. Louis Cardinals W.S. Champions These original bats were given to players, coaches, and employees of the teams. Autographs are painted gold and engraved facsimiles. Custom made display shelf included. Serious Inquires only please. More Detailed Information: 1. Boston Braves, N.L. Champions 1948 • This bat celebrates the Boston Braves’ National League pennant in 1948. They faced the Cleveland Indians in the World Series but lost in six games. • Notable players: Tommy Holmes, Warren Spahn, Bob Elliot, Johnny Sain 2. Brooklyn Dodgers, N.L. Champions 1949 • This bat marks the Brooklyn Dodgers’ NL pennant in 1949. They lost the World Series to the New York Yankees in five games. • Key Signatures: “Peewee” Reese, Jackie Robinson, Gil Hodges, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, Don Newcombe. • Notable player: Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in MLB, was a star on this team and won the NL MVP award in 1949. 3. New York Yankees, World Champions 1952 • This bat commemorates the Yankees’ World Series win in 1952, defeating the Brooklyn Dodgers in seven games. • Key Signatures: Mickey Mantle, Larry Berra, Casey Stengel, Phil Rizzuto. 4. New York Giants, World Champions 1954 • This bat celebrates the Giants’ World Series sweep of the Cleveland Indians in 1954, famous for Willie Mays’ iconic over-the-shoulder catch. • Key Signatures: Willie Mays 5. Brooklyn Dodgers, World Champions 1955 • This bat marks the Dodgers’ first World Series win in franchise history, defeating the Yankees in seven games. • Key Signatures: Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, Walt Alston, Don Newcombe. • Notable player: Roy Campanella was a star catcher and three-time NL MVP. 6. Milwaukee Braves, World Champions 1957 • This bat celebrates the Milwaukee Braves’ World Series win over the Yankees in seven games. • Notable player: Henry “Hank” Aaron, a future home run king, was a star on this team. 7. Milwaukee Braves, N.L. Champions 1958 • This bat marks the Braves’ NL pennant in 1958, though they lost the World Series to the Yankees in seven games. • Key Signatures:Henry Aaron, Warren Spahn, Bob Feller. 8. Los Angeles Dodgers, W.S Champions 1965 • This bat commemorates the Dodgers’ World Series win over the Minnesota Twins in seven games. • Key Signatures: Sandy Koufax, Walter Alston. 9. St. Louis Cardinals, World Champions 1967 • This bat celebrates the Cardinals’ World Series victory over the Boston Red Sox in seven games. • Key Signatures: Tim McCarver, Bob Gibson, • Notable player: Bob Gibson, a Hall of Fame pitcher, dominated the Series with three complete-game victories.