1941 Joe DiMaggio NY Yankees Game-Used Bat – Likely Used During The Hit Streak

Joe DiMaggio’s Legendary 1941 Hitting Streak Bat

A Historic Artifact of Baseball Excellence

In the annals of baseball memorabilia, few items hold as much reverence as the bat used by Joe DiMaggio during his fabled 1941 hitting streak. This extraordinary feat, where DiMaggio hit safely in fifty-six consecutive games, is celebrated as one of the greatest achievements in American sports history. The bat in question is believed to be one of only three used by the legendary center fielder during this remarkable streak, with only one having been positively identified from that trio.

Unique Characteristics and Provenance

The bat’s authenticity is underscored by a distinctive stamping abnormality on the center brand, featuring a faint number “1” in the “125” numeral and a downward bias of “125.” This flaw is known to have appeared only in one of the three DiMaggio orders for bats made on April 24, July 1, or July 3, 1941. Presented to us as game-used, this bat bears the same center brand abnormality, confirming its presence in Joltin’ Joe’s possession during the streak.

• Model: Rudy York (Y4)
• Length: Thirty-six inches
• Weight: Thirty-five and a half ounces, consistent with ordering records
• Historical Orders: Part of twelve or thirteen bats delivered during the streak era

DiMaggio’s Personal Touch

Joe DiMaggio himself described his meticulous process of preparing his bats, stating, “I could order a dozen bats. They would all look alike, same size, same weight. But there’s always one that feels different. That’s the one I’d work on. I would dip it in olive oil. I’d sprinkle it with resin. I’d put a small flame to it. And when it was good and dry, I’d file it down with sandpaper. It would be hard and smooth and black. This was my bread and butter bat.”

Analysis utilizing infrared spectroscopy has found clear evidence of chemical compounds consistent with heated oil and resin, alongside parallel scratches indicative of DiMaggio’s sandpaper finish. These black marks are particularly evident at the point of ball strikes, which appear abundantly on the left, right, and back barrel.

A Treasure of the 1941 MVP and World Championship Season

This bat is not only a memento of DiMaggio’s immortal MVP and World Championship season of 1941 but also a true hobby grail as a likely participant in the greatest hit streak ever constructed. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from PSA/DNA grading this tremendous offering a GU7, it also includes an additional LOA noting a possible match to the included wire photo dated July 18, 1941, the day the streak ended. Furthermore, a 21-page report from Anderson Materials Evaluation Inc. evaluated the bat via FTIR and optical microscopy analysis.

For those who appreciate the grandeur of sports memorabilia, this bat represents an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of baseball history. Whether you are looking to sell your own sports memorabilia or simply wish to explore our extensive collection, Grey Flannel Auctions is your gateway to the world of elite sports artifacts.

* This text was generated from the original auction listing.