226. 1977 World Series Button Tag Press Pass Pair MINIMUM BID: $50.00 228. 1979 World Series Memorial Stadium Button Tag Press Pass Pair MINIMUM BID: $25.00
227. 1978 World Series Button Tag Press Pass Collection (3) MINIMUM BID: $50.00
229. 1983-1985 Baltimore Orioles Memorial Stadium Season Pass Collection (3) MINIMUM BID: $25.00
230. Frank Torre World Series All-Access Pass Collection MINIMUM BID: $150.00
231. 1917-1924 Jake Daubert Pro-Model Bat - PSA/DNA GU 8
Outstanding Spalding pro-model bat dating to 1917-24, featuring Daubert’s name engraved on the barrel in block letters. Measuring 34.5” and weighing in at a bulky 37.6 ounces, the dark brown ash bat exhibits excessive use with numerous ball and cleat marks on the barrel. Uncracked, the bat does have a small chip missing from the knob. Still, in overall outstanding condition, particularly given its age. Daubert was an exceptional ballplayer, owner of a 15-yeara career with Brooklyn and Cincinnati that included a lifetime batting average of .303, a .360 on base percentage, and 251 lifetime stolen bases. A Pennsylvania native who literally used his baseball skill to escape the mines, he won two batting titles and received the Chalmers Award in 1913. Daubert was one of the most well-respected players of his
era. Oddly enough, Daubert excelled well into his 30s, batting .281 in 405 at bats at 40 years of age. Sadly, after a string of symptoms thought to be related to an early-season beaning, Daubert passed away on October 2, 1924, while still an active player. Spalding brand bats such as this, with a block-letter “SPALDING” at the centerbrand and the player’s name in block letters on the barrel, were produced only for the named player. As such, this bat was undoubtedly produced by Spalding for Daubert.
Daubert bats are very rare; PSA/DNA has only assessed three others. All three measure between 34 and 35 inches in length, and weigh between 35.1 and 43.3 ounces. This example, unquestionably manufactured for Daubert, falls within an acceptable range used by Daubert during the labeling period. These characteristics have resulted in an assessed grade of GU 8 by John Taube of PSA/DNA. An exceptionally rare bat, manufactured for an outstanding player for his era, who died while still a productive player. MINIMUM BID: $500.00
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