Richie Ashburn 1961 Signed Game-Ready Bat With Full PSA/DNA

• Sold For: $1,763
• Year: 1961
• Auction: 2011 March
• Lot #: 4
• Auction Category: Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Having topped the Major Leagues with 1,875 hits during the 1950s, Philadelphia Phillies star Richie Ashburn was dealt to Chicago, where he was issued and autographed this game-ready bat. The Hillerich & Bradsby (31.3-oz/34-1/2”) “U1” signature model weapon is signed by Ashburn in black marker (“8” strength) just below the barrel stampings. The uncracked ash shows no game use and has bat-rack streaks throughout and a flare knob. The bat can be placed to Ashburn’s 1961 season, during which he placed six orders (totaling 24 bats) for 34-1/2” U1 models. Full photo LOA from John Taube, PSA/DNA (for bat only).PSA/DNA full photo LOA (for bat authenticity only) cert/hologram #1B01938