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Thurman Munson Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger S44 model baseball bat dating from the 1973-75 manufacturing period. The bat displays evidence of excellent use along its entire length, including numerous ball and stitch marks on right, left & back barrel, and green bat rack marks on the left barrel and center brand. The handle remains uncracked. Munson's uniform number ("15") has been written on the knob in black marker, and the model number is also stamped on the knob. Munson pro-model bats, like those of Roger Maris, are more desirable than those of many Hall of Fame players and the demand far outweighs the limited supply today. Munson's tragic death in 1979 remains one of the darkest days in Yankees history and, not surprisingly, signaled the downfall of the team's 1970s dynasty. Today, Munson's number "15" has been retired along with those of Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle, and his plaque hangs proudly alongside other Yankee immortals in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. In deference to his memory, Munson's locker remains empty in the Yankee clubhouse; a silent tribute to one of the greatest players in team history. This legendary lumber measures 35 inches in length and weighs 31.9 ounces. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from John Taube/PSA/DNA, with the bat grading a GU 8.5!