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Signed Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.
Signed Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.

Signed Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.021295
Object Type Bat, Baseball
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, paint, ink
DimensionsOverall L 32 3/4 in x Diam 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 83.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA 125 Louisville Slugger baseball bat that was signed by former Negro League Baseball players. The bat shows a natural wood on the bottom half, and painted black on the top half. The top portion of the bat has been slightly hollowed out.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed within maker's mark: 125 Louisville Slugger Louisville Kentucky Made in U.S.A. Powerized Inscribed on barrel of the bat: [various signatures in gold marker] Engraved on barrel of the bat: GENUINE MODEL C243 PRO-STOCK
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a meeting with former Negro League Baseball players at the White House on August 5, 2013. The bat is signed by several baseball players from the Negro League which include: Robert Scott, Ron Teasley, Clifford Layton, Jim Robinson, Mamie Peanut Johnson, Larry Lester, and Pedro Sierra.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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