Replica Early Base Ball Bats:
From it's pre-Civil War origins through the Turn-of-the-century experiments, to the modern profile, the evolution of baseball itself can be traced with these bats. The early ball players made their own baseball bats from any handy wood including old tools, wagon tongues, and tree branches. These were very different from the skillfully hand-turned baseball bats of the late 19th century and a far cry from the baseball bats swung by modern baseball players. Turn of the Century baseball bats brought attempts to improve the physics of hitting. The ball-balance and mushroom handled baseball bats provided a counterweight to the heavy, stiff barrel delivery better control of the bat. Perfect for the unique gift or for re-enactments!
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Item Code # 1986
c. 1870s While maintaining the shallow taper from a straight barrel to a thick handle of earlier profiles, this bat has a true knob. Personalizing is available. Details…
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Item Code # 1575
c. 1900 The ball-balanced bat was meant to provide a counterweight to the heavy, stiff barrel delivering better control of the bat, as well as provide a more reliable grip to the better than a knobless profile. Details…
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Item Code # 2711
c. 1912-1927. This 34 3/4" bat design is based on research into the bats used by 3rd baseman Heine Groh at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Details…
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Item Code # 3173
This bat design is based on Civil War profiles researched at the Baseball Hall of Fame and has an Abner Doubleday-themed engraving on the barrel. Details…
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Item Code # 1991
c. 1915 This knobless model reflects a refinement from earlier Civil War-era bats. Details…
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Item Code # 1572
c. 1904 The split-grip bat was used in both practice and play, and was an experiment in increasing the batter’s accuracy. Details…
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Item Code # 1578
As with the ball handle, the mushroom handle was designed counter balance the barrel. Usable for re-enactment play or as a unique conversation piece. Details…
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$59.99
Item Code # 2714
c. 1904. This 34" bat design is based on vintage bat profiles researched at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Details…
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$29.99
Item Code # 1218
The Cooperstown Baseball Company town ball has a cloth wrapped core with a hand stitched lemon peel cover. Use in re-enactments or as a conversation piece. Details…
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