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Baseball Equipment -- Game-Used, Store Model
7 Lots
 Lot 203. 1979 New York Yankees Yogi Berra Game-Worn Jersey. In 1976, Berra rejoined the Yankees as a coach. The team won its first of three consecutive AL titles and, as had been the case throughout his playing days, Berra was regarded as a lucky charm. The stitching inside the collar reads “Berra 79 2.” This ex-m to nm jersey has the Yankees’ logo on the front and lucky number 8 on the back. A black arm band sewn onto the left sleeve of the jersey honors Thurman Munson.
Winning Bid $587.
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 Lot 204. Carlos Baerga Game-Used Cleveland Indians Helmet. Baerga played for the Indians from 1990-96. Over his 7 years with the Indians, he batted in the .300 range. The helmet shows wear, both inside and out. There are “R 9 Rawlings” decals on the back. The stamp inside of Baerga’s name is very light. “Purchased from Cleveland Indians” is also stamped inside.
Winning Bid $75.
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 Lot 205. Rare 1930s Hanna Batrite Double Knob Fung Bottle Bat. Cinncinati Reds lead-off hitter Heinie Groh may have been the first to use a bottle bat. Writers and historians have since given it various names: “bottle bat,” “bottle club” or “Heinie Groh bat.” They agree that what this style of bat lacked in grace or whip, it made up for in good wood. This Hanna Model B-50 features a scarce, unique double knob with original handle, taping and patina. The markings are faint but readable, including “choke here” just above the handle. The words “Official Bottle Bat” are stamped near the end of the 33 ½” ex bat. The bat is used, in nice shape and has a small chip at the top end and the initials H.L. marked in black.
Winning Bid $55.
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 Lot 206. Pre-War Wilson Don Johnson Baseball Glove. This split-finger Model 635 Wilson Streamlined Kurv-Form glove retains some of the original silver stamping and is soft and supple, free of rips or cracks. There is an ink “P” on the palm along with a “S.B.M.” on the back strap. All-original lacing RH example with the rare “Don Johnson” endorsement. Johnson played second base for the Chicago Cubs from 1943-48.
Winning Bid $75.
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 Lot 207. All-Original Nokona Split Finger, Double-Tunnel Baseball Glove. A nice example of Nokona craftsmanship. Soft and supple RH model has double-tunnel web structure, original lacing and not a tear or ink mark on it. The stitched label on the strap includes the Indian head logo, Nokona Leather Goods Co, Nokona, Texas. The palm is marked G1 and is embossed US on the heel. This glove may have been a WWII military model.
Winning Bid $83.
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 Lot 208. 10 1940s-50s Store Model Baseball Gloves + a Softball Glove. A beautiful Wilson “Spear-M Model A2762” first baseman’s mitt in the original box is the attention-grabber in this collection. It comes with a tag containing endorsements by Ted Williams, Nellie Fox, Early Wynn and Harvey Kuenn. This magnificent two-tone glove, made for a lefty, is nm-m. The box is vg-ex with some writing on the Wilson label. The other gloves are for right-handers unless otherwise noted. Two are for first basemen: George McQuinn (played 1936-48), Rawlings, vg, and “Special Services, U.S. Army,” f-g. Two catcher’s mitts lack endorsements: A Jelinek “Professional Model,” vg-ex, and a webless mitt without a manufacturer identified, vg-ex. It closes with a strap and metal buckle on the back. The fielders gloves are endorsed by: Tommy Holmes (1942-52) Signature Model, Caprico, vg+. Gerry Priddy (1941-53), Spalding, web made from leather laces, nice pliable glove, ex. Wally Westlake (1947-56), Globe, left-hander, soft, supple leather, vg-ex. Bob Dillinger (1946-51), Rawlings, g-vg. Joe Gordon (1938-50), MW Sporting Goods, soft leather, ex, writing. The softball glove is a Ken-Wel “Official Soft Ball” model dated Nov. 1950. Made for a left-hander, it has pin holes in the leather, primarily on the back; otherwise, its appearance is close to new.
Winning Bid $168.
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 Lot 209. 27 Store Model Baseball Gloves – Ryan, Bonds, Brett, Griffey, Etc. All are for right-handers. These gloves are at least nm: Barry Bonds, Wilson Advisory Staff Series. Wes Parker, Rawlings FJ42, beautiful unused glove. Nolan Ryan, Rawlings RBG 60. Ex-m or better: Joe Carter, Wilson A2634. Kirby Puckett, Wilson A2155. Ozzie Smith, Rawlings RBG105B. Ron Guidry, Wilson A2635. George Brett, Wilson A2144. Bo Jackson, Franklin 4661. Ex or better: Carl Yastrzemski, Spalding 42-5375. Mike Schmidt, Franklin 4179. Graig Nettles, Louisville Slugger P6228. Rickey Henderson, Rawlings RBG 135. Ken Griffey, Jr., Rawlings RBG 224. Mel Stottlemyre, Spalding 42-915, name written inside. Bud Harrelson, King. The condition of these gloves ranges from g+ to about ex: Brooks Robinson, Rawlings GJ89. Reggie Jackson, Rawlings PG48. Ron Santo, Wilson A2621. Kirk Gibson, Wilson. Bob Rodgers. Bill Schroeder, Hutch. Jeff Torborg, Wilson A2562. Jim “Catfish” Hunter, Wilson A2965. Tommy Davis, Rawlings GJ78. Manny Trillo, A2354. And Whitey Ford, Spalding 42-435.
Winning Bid $248.
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