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WEE WILLIE KEELER PROFESSIONAL MODEL BAT
An un-cracked, Spalding, Gold Medal Autograph Model bat dating from the 1908-1911 labeling period with the signature Wm. H. Keeler emblazoned upon the barrel. Exhibits heavy use with many ball marks, depressions on the right, left and back barrel and a small cross carved into the knob. The top barrel has been painted black, presumably by Keeler himself. Hall of Famer Wee Willie Keeler (1872-1923) played for the New York Highlanders from 1903-09 and the New York Giants in 1910, coinciding with the labeling period of the offered bat. This is one of only two professional model Keeler bats known. Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GU 8.
30.5 in.
37.6 oz.

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