One of the true rarities of bat collecting. A verifiable game used bat of a HOFer (and Negro League superstar) that there is ONLY ONE OF. Hillerich & Bradsby 125MM 5 is a Mickey Medwick model bat that is factory side written in vintage grease pencil, "Geo. Mule Suttles 7-28-37 Newark BBC." During the first half of the 20th Century, it was commonplace for players to send a preferred model bat back to the factory to request models of the same type. Once at the factory, it would be planed and inscribed with the length, weight, player’s name, date received and team affiliation as this one is. The bat exhibits heavy use with a repaired handle crack, checking, ball marks and scoring. Hall of Famer George "Mule" Suttles (1901-1966) played for the Newark Eagles from 1936-1940, during the labeling period of the offered bat. It is 36" in length and weighs 31 ounces. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.