Baseball - 1983 - Baseball set

Louisville Slugger | Vintage American Baseball Set

Description

HOME RUN! American sporting history with character.

An aluminum bat, a beautifully well-stitched leather glove, and a classic baseball. All with that wonderful old-school look that you no longer encounter in modern sports gear.

This vintage set revolves around one of the best-known names in American baseball: Louisville Slugger.

The silver-colored bat with its striking blue graphics is an original Louisville Slugger Official Softball, model 708, marked Made in U.S.A.

The accompanying Louisville Slugger Professional 100 glove, model HBG87C, is crafted in beautiful cognac-colored Top Grain Cowhide. With its CheckMate weaving, Rawhide Lacing, and lovely natural patina, this glove has exactly the look that vintage sports enthusiasts are after.

And of course a classic baseball belongs to it as well, complete with the recognizable red seams.

Three iconic sporting items. One attractive vintage lot.

For collectors of American sports memorabilia, baseball enthusiasts and anyone with a taste for authentic American design.

Even outside the baseball field this set deserves attention. Think a rugged loft, a stylish mancave, a vintage sports bar, or an office with character. On the wall, in a display cabinet, or as a decorative ensemble on an old wooden cabinet.

And with the holidays approaching? A special gift for someone who prefers a piece of American sports culture to yet another predictable Christmas present.

You don’t need to hit a home run to impress with this.

Features

* Brand: Louisville Slugger
* Bat: Official Softball, model 708
* Bat material: aluminum, with black grip
* Glove: Louisville Slugger Professional 100
* Glove model: HBG87C
* Finish: CheckMate
* Glove material: Top Grain Cowhide, with Rawhide Lacing
* Includes: classic baseball
* Period: estimated 1980s–1990s
* Origin: American brand, bat produced in the United States. Production country of the glove and ball not established
* Lot: 3 pieces

Condition

Good authentic vintage condition.

The aluminum bat shows visible signs of use, superficial scratches and wear to the finish.

The leather glove has a beautiful, warm patina with natural creases, discolorations and signs of use. The leather laces and the distinctive weave are present.

The baseball also shows signs of use.

The set has been assessed for external appearance, not tested for athletic use.

Photos are an integral part of the description.

Packaging and Shipping

We package all our items carefully and securely. We use recycled cardboard boxes from local businesses and tape from recycled materials. This way we actively contribute to reuse and a lower environmental impact. Always insured shipping with tracking.

Cherry Picking

We are Mies & Nuno from Cherry Picking. We collect what is too beautiful to forget and give it a second life. Sustainable, stylish and with a keen eye for detail. Not perfect, but just right.

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