This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/20/2018.
Nicknamed "Mr. Cub", Ernie Banks was the most popular Chicago Cub in franchise history. He led the league in home runs and RBI's twice while winning two MVP awards in 1958 and 1959. He was elected to 11 All-Star games and voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. Manufacturer: Hillerich & Bradsby Model Number: S2 Labeling Period: 1969-72 Length: 36 inches Weight: 34.6 ounces Wood: Ash Finish: Standard. This bat is uncracked and shows evidence of outstanding use. Slight grain swelling from repeated ball contact on the left barrel has been repaired. Many ball marks are visible on the left and back barrel. Green and red bat rack streaks can be seen on the right, left and back barrel. Also visible on the bat is an impression from a weighted batting donut and there is a light coat of pine tar on the mid handle. PSA/DNA has graded the bat a GU 9.5. Banks signed on the right barrel in black marker and in our opinion the signature rates a strong 8. Accompanied by a LOA from JSA, a PSA/DNA LOA and a LOA detailing how the bat was received directly to the family of our consignor.