Vintage Hillerich And Bradsby Hank Aaron Louisville Slugger 125 Baseball Bat Appraisal

Vintage Hillerich & Bradsby 'Hank Aaron' Louisville Slugger 125 Baseball Bat

This is a vintage wood baseball bat manufactured by Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in Louisville, Kentucky. The bat features the iconic oval 'Louisville Slugger 125' center brand mark. Centered within the barrel is the facsimile signature of Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, accompanied by the 'Genuine' script above it. The bat is constructed from ash wood and shows a 'Flame Tempered' finish, which provides a distinctive darkened grain pattern against the natural wood. Based on the branding style, specifically the registration marks and the 'Made in U.S.A.' typeface, the bat appears to date from the late 1960s to early 1970s. Physically, the item exhibits several condition issues consistent with age and probable use: there is significant surface wear, visible scuffing particularly near the barrel end, and a layer of grime or oxidation over the wood. There are small indentations and chips visible near the top of the barrel, and the stamping has faded slightly but remains clearly legible. The wood shows a darkened patina from age. No major cracks are immediately apparent in the provided view, though the handle area is partially obscured. This model represents a store-model signature bat, a high-quality consumer version of the professional model used by Aaron during his career.