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World's Largest to Scale bat

February 20 2009 at 12:50 PM		   (Login MGHPro)
I bought this one a few months back, but it got lost in transit. Bat is about 10 foot tall and is probably from the 30's. Lelands auctioned it in the early 90's. It's next to a 36 inch bat.
Matt
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Re: World's Largest to Scale bat

February 20 2009, 12:59 PM 

Matt - very cool! I recall there was a woodcut someone has posted in the past here that showed an incredibly large presentation bat although I don't remember the specifics.

Found it:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/153652/thread/1218933236/HARRY+WRIGHT%27s+%26quot%3BBig-Big+Bat%26quot%3B....Harper%27s+1869+artwork







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Re: World's Largest to Scale bat

February 20 2009, 1:18 PM 

Very cool piece. But I have to ask, how does a 10 foot tall bat get lost in transit? I'm guessing it didn't fall between the seats of the truck.

 
 
brock
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Re: World's Largest to Scale bat

February 20 2009, 1:24 PM 

What is the weight.

 
 

(Login jodymcmurry)

Re: World's Largest to Scale bat

February 20 2009, 3:53 PM 

There's a full size replica of the harry wright bat at the reds HOF. That thing was so long I couldnt get it all in the picture.

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(Login MGHPro)

Re: World's Largest to Scale bat

February 20 2009, 5:09 PM 

Matt. Thanks for posting a picture of the woodcut. It be great if you could find the original! The replica is pretty cool. Where is it on display?
Thanks
Matt

 
 

Chris
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This bat is at the Rogers Centre (home of the Jays) in Toronto

February 20 2009, 9:47 PM 

First- this is not me. Its my semi-drunk buddy after a Jays home game last year. This bat is just down the stairs from the Hard Rock Cafe. Has the 1992 team names carved into it.


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Re: World's Largest to Scale bat

February 20 2009, 10:03 PM 

Brock,
Its probably 75 pounds or so.
Matt

 
 
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