1959 Louisville Slugger Ad Featuring Baseball Legends Mantle and Snider

1959 Louisville Slugger Baseball Mickey Mantle Duke Snider Kaline Print Ad Page
Al Kaline·Duke Snider·Hillerich & Bradsby & Co.·Jackie Jensen·Mickey Mantle·Richie Ashburn·Ted Williams·
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The 1959 advertisement for Louisville Slugger baseball bats highlights prominent baseball players of that era, showcasing their endorsement of the Hillerich & Bradsby Company, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Featured figures include Mickey Mantle, an iconic outfielder for the New York Yankees; Ted Williams, a legendary hitter for the Boston Red Sox; Al Kaline, a prominent player for the Detroit Tigers; Ed "Duke" Snider, who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers; Jackie Jensen, known for his time with the Boston Red Sox; and Richie Ashburn, a key player for the Philadelphia Phillies. The advertisement prominently states "1st in favor with the Champions," emphasizing the bats' popularity among top-tier athletes.