Johnny Bench Signed Louisville Slugger “Living Legend” Limited-Edition Baseball Bat

Full-size Louisville Slugger commemorative baseball bat honoring Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench. Crafted by Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Louisville, Kentucky, the bat bears the company’s traditional center brand and is marked “2011 Living Legend / Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory / Limited Edition / 65 of 100.” The barrel is further branded “Genuine Johnny Bench / Living Legend” and signed by Bench in red marker.

A handsome limited-edition tribute to one of baseball’s greatest catchers, produced in an edition of only 100 examples. Minor surface wear and handling marks; signature remains bold and readily legible.

This lot is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Fleischer’s Auctions guaranteeing the signature’s authenticity and providing for a full refund should it fail authentication by PSA/DNA.

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