This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2014
Hall of Fame great Joe Morgan’s model M253 Louisville Slugger bat dates to the 1980-83 labeling period and is uncracked and exhibits evidence of moderate use. The barrel shows numerous ball marks, transfers, rack marks and ball stitch impressions. There is a light coat of pine tar on the upper handle. Morgan's number "8" is written on the knob and end of the barrel in black marker. The bat measures 34.5" long. After leaving the Reds as a 36-year-old free agent in 1980, Morgan remained a key player on winning teams, playing for Houston’s division winner in 1980, playing two productive seasons in San Francisco and then belting 16 homers for Philadelphia’s pennant-winning “Wheeze Kids” in 1983. He played his final season back home in Oakland in 1984 before embarking on a long career as a broadcaster.