Tony Perez, known as "Big Doggie," was a Hall of Famer who played in the Major Leagues from 1964-86: Cincinnati Reds (1964-76 & 1984-86), Montreal Expos (1977-79), Boston Red Sox (1980-82), and Philadelphia Phillies (1983). Offered is a Tony Perez 1976 Bicentennial Cincinnati Reds signed bat. He is chiefly known as one of the key RBI men on the Cincinnati Reds Big Machine, a dynasty that won four NL Pennants and two World Series between 1970-76. A Cuban native, Perez was a first baseman/third baseman who batted a career .279, with 379 home runs and 1,652 home runs. After his playing career, Perez became a Major League coach and then managed two Major League teams: Florida Marlins & Cincinnati Reds. The offered bat is a Hillerich and Bradsby Louisville Slugger. Etched on the barrel is "GENUINE - R43, Tony Perez (as a facsimile signature), and LOUISVILLE SLUGGER." Also on the barrel is an etched Bicentennial image, a baseball bat in front of the Liberty Bell with the words, "National Pastime." The number "24" is handwritten on end and knob in black marker by an unknown hand. The bat exhibits moderate use with few ball marks. Perez signed and inscribed the bat on the barrel, using a black marker to write, "Best of Luck/Tony Perez." There are two very small holes that were drilled into the knob. In the 1976 season, Perez batted .260, with 19 home runs and 91 RBIs as the Big Red Machine was at its peak, sweeping the New York Yankees in the World Series to win its second consecutive World Series.