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Baseball bat used by Willie Mays

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Adirondack Bats, Inc., American

Description

An Adirondack model 302 M63 baseball bat used by Willie Mays in the 1965 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The bat is made from white ash and has black writing on side. Black type near center of bat reads, [ADIRONDACK BATS, INC. / Northern / WhiteAsh / Adirondack / 302 / DOLGEVILLE, NEW YORK / MADE IN U.S.A. / Whip Action]. Type near end opposite of handle reads, [ADIRONDACK / Willie Mays / 1965 ALL STARS]. Etched into bottom of bat's handle is the model number [M63].
Format:
White Ash
Rights:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Record Harvested From

Smithsonian Institution

Keywords

  1. Adirondack Bats, Inc
  2. African American
  3. African Americans
  4. Athletes
  5. Baseball
  6. Mays, Willie Howard
  7. Sports

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