Hack Wilson Autographed bat

Date1930

DescriptionDark stain wooden bat with a "Louisville Slugger" trademark logo in the center of the barrel and "Lewis (Hack) Wilson (facsimile signatures) / Trade Mark" near the end of the barrel. There is a handwritten inscription in black ink on the opposite side of the end of the barrel, "To the Boys of Eddyston / With my 47 home runs / Lewis Hack Wilson."

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs during the 1930 season when he clouted 56 homers and set a major league record by driving in 191 runs.

Object numberB-1979-0266

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Wilson, Hack, 1900-1948

Subject Chicago Cubs (Baseball team)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions35.5 in.

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