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Vintage Negro Leagues signed baseball bat, signed June 23, 2004 in Reading, PA.
• Robert Scott (1946–50) — Pitcher/first baseman, New York Black Yankees. His career dates are written beside his signature on the bat. • Luther \"Luke\" Atkinson — Satchel Paige All-Stars (inscribed on the bat as \"Paige All-Stars, 1960\"), also played for the Wilson All-Stars, Carolina Tigers, and Glenarden Braves during a career spanning 1955–1964.
• Al Burrows — Pitcher/first baseman/outfielder; subject of the biography A Forgotten Negro League Star by Cheryl Robinson.
• Carl Long — Outfielder, Birmingham Black Barons (1952–53). Led the Negro American League in triples, was selected for the 1953 East-West All-Star Game, and later broke the color barrier in the Carolina League. He went on to become the first Black deputy sheriff and police detective in Kinston, NC.
• Joe Durham — Outfielder, Chicago American Giants (Negro American League); went on to play in the majors for the Baltimore Orioles.
Provenance:
Included are event photos and original signing tickets from the June 23, 2004 signing event in Reading, PA, confirming Carl Long, Robert \"Bob\" Scott, Joe Durham, Luther \"Luke\" Atkinson, and Al Burrows were present and signing items that day. These document the event itself, not the specific act of signing this bat — no photo exists of the bat being signed.
Condition notes:
Bat shows wear consistent with age and handling, which may include but is not limited to surface scuffing, signature fading, grain wear, or handling marks. No professional grading has been performed.
Authentication:
This item has not been third-party authenticated (PSA/JSA/Beckett). Signatures were obtained directly at the stated signing event; no additional certificate of authenticity is included unless otherwise noted in photos.
Please review carefully before purchasing:
All photos represent the actual bat and its true condition — please review every photo closely before purchasing. There may be condition details visible in photos not individually described here.
ALL PHOTOS ACCURATELY REFLECT THE TRUE CONDITION OF THIS ITEM — PLEASE REVIEW EVERY PHOTO CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING.
Due to the age and unauthenticated nature of this item, all sales are final and no returns will be accepted for reasons already disclosed in this listing.
