This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/28/2019
Known throughout his career for his hitting and his excellent defense behind the plate, Gary Carter made a major contribution to the Mets' World Series championship in 1986, including a 12th-inning single against the Houston Astros that won Game 5 of the NLCS and a 10th-inning single against the Boston Red Sox to start the fabled comeback rally in Game 6 of the World Series. Before all that, though, he was but a sophomore on the Montreal Expos in 1975, when he used this H&B Louisville Slugger K55 professional model bat. Showing outstanding use, the bat remains uncracked. Slight grain swelling from repeated ball contact is visible along with many ball marks and stitch impressions on the barrel. Carter's number 8 is written on the knob in black felt tip marker. Taking all evidence into account, the bat has been graded a GU 8.5 by PSA/DNA and is accompanied by a full Letter of Grading & Authenticity.