Baseball - 1983 - Baseball set

Louisville Slugger | Vintage American Baseball Set

Description

HOME RUN! American sporting history with character.

An aluminum bat, a beautifully broken-in leather glove, and a classic baseball. All with that wonderful old-school look you no longer find in modern sports equipment.

This vintage set features 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 made from handsome cognac-colored Top Grain Cowhide. With its CheckMate webbing, Rawhide Lacing, and beautiful natural patina, this glove has exactly the look vintage sports enthusiasts seek.

And of course, a classic baseball belongs in the set, complete with its distinctive red stitching.

Three iconic sporting goods. One appealing vintage lot.

For collectors of American sports memorabilia, baseball fans, and anyone with an eye for authentic American design.

This set deserves attention beyond the baseball field, too. Picture it in a rugged loft, a stylish mancave, a vintage sports bar, or an office with character. On the wall, in a display case, or as a decorative ensemble on an old wooden cabinet.

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

You don’t have to hit a home run to make an impression with this set.

Features

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

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, discoloration, and signs of use. The leather laces and distinctive webbing are present.

The baseball also shows signs of use.

The set has been assessed for its external condition and has not been tested for sporting use.

Photos form an integral part of the description.

Packaging and shipping

We pack all our items carefully and securely. We use reused cardboard boxes from local businesses and tape made from recycled materials. This is how we actively contribute to reuse and a lower environmental impact. Always shipped insured with track & trace.

Cherry Picking

We are Mies & Nuno of Cherry Picking. We collect things too beautiful to be forgotten and give them a second life. Sustainable, stylish, and with a keen eye for detail. Not perfect, but just right.

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