Harrington's Premier Baseball Memorabilia Auction
Mon, Jul 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 123
1985 Don Mattingly Game-Used Louisville Slugger Professional Model Bat – MEARS A10 - MVP Season
Estimate: CAD$10,000 - CAD$15,000
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1985 Don Mattingly Game Used Louisville Slugger Professional Model Bat - MEARS A10 (Greenshields Collection)
Offered here is a superb Don Mattingly Louisville Slugger professional model game used bat dating to circa 1985, the peak period of Mattingly's dominance with the New York Yankees & the same season he captured the American League MVP Award.
The bat has been professionally authenticated by MEARS (Memorabilia Evaluation & Research Services), receiving an exceptional final grade of A10, the highest grade assigned within the MEARS grading scale & one of the few perfect 10's in existence. The bat is accompanied by its MEARS Letter of Opinion & certification number 323834.
This Louisville Slugger M110 signature model displays outstanding player characteristics & strong evidence of professional use throughout.
MEARS notes include:
Heavy ball marks & surface wear
Heavy pine tar handle preparation
Correct uniform number 23 on knob
Strong player traits consistent with Mattingly professional models
Excellent overall game-use characteristics
MEARS further notes that the bat exhibits moderate use with a 6-inch handle crack, a common & accepted trait among heavily used professional model bats.
Dating to Mattingly's MVP-era Yankees seasons, this is an elite-quality example tied to one of the premier hitters & most recognizable stars of 1980s baseball.
Authentication & Provenance
MEARS Letter of Opinion - Final Grade: A10
MEARS Certification Number: 323834
This piece originates from the esteemed Greenshields Collection, a significant & carefully assembled lifetime baseball memorabilia collection built over decades. The collection features signed memorabilia, game used equipment, & historic baseball collectibles, with items noted for their quality, consistency, & strong collector appeal.
Condition
The bat exhibits strong professional game use with heavy ball marks, surface wear, pine tar residue, & handling wear consistent with on-field use. A 6-inch handle crack is present & noted within the MEARS evaluation. Overall, the bat presents as an exceptional authenticated gamer from Mattingly's prime playing years.
Details
Player: Don Mattingly
Team Era: New York Yankees, circa 1985
Manufacturer: Louisville Slugger / Hillerich & Bradsby
Model: M110
Length: 34 inch
Weight: 30 oz
Wood: Ash
Uniform Number: 23
Game Use Authentication: MEARS A10
MEARS Certification Number: 323834
Provenance: Greenshields Collection
Offered here is a superb Don Mattingly Louisville Slugger professional model game used bat dating to circa 1985, the peak period of Mattingly's dominance with the New York Yankees & the same season he captured the American League MVP Award.
The bat has been professionally authenticated by MEARS (Memorabilia Evaluation & Research Services), receiving an exceptional final grade of A10, the highest grade assigned within the MEARS grading scale & one of the few perfect 10's in existence. The bat is accompanied by its MEARS Letter of Opinion & certification number 323834.
This Louisville Slugger M110 signature model displays outstanding player characteristics & strong evidence of professional use throughout.
MEARS notes include:
Heavy ball marks & surface wear
Heavy pine tar handle preparation
Correct uniform number 23 on knob
Strong player traits consistent with Mattingly professional models
Excellent overall game-use characteristics
MEARS further notes that the bat exhibits moderate use with a 6-inch handle crack, a common & accepted trait among heavily used professional model bats.
Dating to Mattingly's MVP-era Yankees seasons, this is an elite-quality example tied to one of the premier hitters & most recognizable stars of 1980s baseball.
Authentication & Provenance
MEARS Letter of Opinion - Final Grade: A10
MEARS Certification Number: 323834
This piece originates from the esteemed Greenshields Collection, a significant & carefully assembled lifetime baseball memorabilia collection built over decades. The collection features signed memorabilia, game used equipment, & historic baseball collectibles, with items noted for their quality, consistency, & strong collector appeal.
Condition
The bat exhibits strong professional game use with heavy ball marks, surface wear, pine tar residue, & handling wear consistent with on-field use. A 6-inch handle crack is present & noted within the MEARS evaluation. Overall, the bat presents as an exceptional authenticated gamer from Mattingly's prime playing years.
Details
Player: Don Mattingly
Team Era: New York Yankees, circa 1985
Manufacturer: Louisville Slugger / Hillerich & Bradsby
Model: M110
Length: 34 inch
Weight: 30 oz
Wood: Ash
Uniform Number: 23
Game Use Authentication: MEARS A10
MEARS Certification Number: 323834
Provenance: Greenshields Collection
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