1922 Spalding Baseball Bats Vintage Advertisement, 1920s Nostalgia
The page from the 1923 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide features a detailed catalog of baseball bats available for purchase. Among the various models listed are the Jack Pickett, Bancroft, Burns, Snyder, Meyers, Buddy Ryan, Doyle, Dugan, Smith, Fournier, Kelly, and Hawks models, each priced at $2.00. The bats are crafted from selected second-growth white ash, known for its durability and flexibility, with options featuring lighter weights for improved handling. Special Model Bats are highlighted for their use by professional teams in the National and American Leagues, although the guide specifies that they are not guaranteed against breaking. The page also describes specially designed fungo bats and others made for junior players, such as the "Junior Autograph" model with J.B. Sheridan's autograph. Additionally, there are boys' bats crafted from basswood and hardwood, offering lighter weights suitable for young players.