Tony Cloninger Grand Slam bat

Date1966 July 03

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 32 ounces, with "Hillerich & Bradsby / 125 / Louisville Slugger / Powerized" in the center of the barrel and "Genuine / Denis Menke (facsimile signature) / Louisville Slugger" near the end of the barrel. Knob end has "K55" engraved in the center and has been colored in with black ink.

Bio/Historical NoteThe first pitcher to hit two grand slams in one game, Atlanta's Tony Cloninger used this "Denis Menke" model bat to achieve the feat against the San Francisco Giants on July 3, 1966.

Object numberB-1966-0230

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Hillerich & Bradsby Co.

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Atlanta Braves (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions35 in.

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