This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 7/8/2004.
A finer lot of Cardinals bats would be hard to put together, as this one includes gamers from some of their biggest stars in recent history. The Ron Gant bat shows tremendous use with ball, hit and rack marks scattered about the barrel. The player number "5" is written on both ends in black marker and the barrel has been signed, rating a 9. Manufacturer: Hillerich & Bradsby, Model Number: R161, Labeling Period: 1991-93, Length: 35, Weight: 32 ounces, Wood: Ash, Finish: Natural. The Jim Edmonds bat shows tremendous use with the barrel coated in ball, hit, rack and cleat marks. The handle has a moderate coat of pine and criss-cross pattern tape applied to aid in grip, and is cracked. The player number "15" has been written on both ends in silver paint pen and he has signed the barrel, rating an 8. Manufacturer: Hillerich & Bradsby, Model Number: C 271S, Labeling Period: 2001-03, Length: 34.75, Weight: 30.8 ounces, Wood: Ash, Finish: Black. The Tino Martinez bat shows tremendous use with ball, hit, transfer and rack marks covering the barrel. A moderate coat of pine tar appears on the cracked handle. The player number "21" has been written on both ends in black marker and Martinez has signed the barrel in similar color marker, rating a 9. The Albert Pujols shows tremendous use with hit, transfer and stitch marks pounded into the upper hitting surface. A moderate coat of pine tar has been applied to the handle, which shows a severe crack with a small piece missing, and the player number "5" is written on the knob in black marker. He has signed the barrel in marker, rating a 10. Manufacturer: Hillerich & Bradsby, Model Number: I13L, Labeling Period: 2002-03, Length: 33.75, Weight: 29.8 ounces, Wood: Maple, Finish: Standard. The bats and autographs each come with a letter from PSA/DNA.