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Lot 137:
Description
Offered here is a Kirk Gibson professional model Louisville Slugger S216 game-used bat dating to the post-1984 World Series era, circa 1985–1988, and weighing approximately 34 ounces.The barrel is factory stamped “Genuine S216 Gibson Louisville Slugger” with Powerized center brand and professional model designation consistent with Gibson’s prime playing years following the Detroit Tigers’ 1984 World Championship season and into his late-1980s career. This period represents Gibson at the height of his powers, bridging his dominant Tigers tenure and the years leading into his historic 1988 season.The bat measures approximately 34 inches in length and weighs 34 ounces, a classic power-hitter specification. It exhibits heavy and convincing game use throughout, including multiple ball marks, visible stitch impressions, cleat marks, rack wear, finish loss, and a handle crack consistent with professional play. The barrel shows concentrated impact areas and grain separation indicative of repeated high-velocity contact.Dating to Gibson’s mid-to-late 1980s prime, this example represents a powerful era in his career following the 1984 championship run and leading into his legendary postseason heroics later in the decade.A strong and desirable professional-grade gamer from one of baseball’s most clutch and memorable figures, ideal for advanced collectors of Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, or authentic game-used lumber.
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