1979 Professional Model Baseball Bat Collection Featuring Bobby Bonds, John Mayberry, Alfredo Griffin & Others (11) – Former Toronto Blue Jays Ball Boy Collection

Collection of eleven professional model baseball bats attributed to Major League players from 1979, originating from the personal collection of a former Toronto Blue Jays ball boy.

The collection includes:
Bobby Bonds
John Mayberry (2)
Gary Roenicke
Alfredo Griffin
Hector Torres
Dave McKay
Rick Bosetti
Otto Velez (2, including one signed example)
Carney Lansford
Rico Carty

The grouping includes bats associated with several notable Major League players, highlighted by Bobby Bonds, a three-time All-Star and one of baseball’s premier power-speed players of the era; John Mayberry, a standout slugger and two-time All-Star; and Alfredo Griffin, an important early Toronto Blue Jays player who later captured American League Rookie of the Year honors.

Several examples display significant evidence of use, including handle cracks, barrel wear, and other characteristics associated with professional baseball equipment.

Authentication & Provenance
The collection originates from the personal collection of a former Toronto Blue Jays ball boy, who acquired the bats during his time with the organization in the late 1970s.

The bats have not been submitted for third-party authentication and are offered without Certificates of Authenticity.

Condition
The bats display varying degrees of use and condition issues throughout, including cracks, missing wood, barrel separation, knob wear, surface marks, and handling wear consistent with professional baseball equipment and long-term storage. Please refer to photographs for complete condition details.

Details
Item: Professional Model Baseball Bat Collection
Quantity: 11 Bats
Notable Players: Bobby Bonds, John Mayberry, Alfredo Griffin, Rico Carty, Carney Lansford & Others
Year: 1979
Authentication: No Third-Party Authentication
Provenance: Former Toronto Blue Jays Ball Boy Collection