1985 Wade Boggs Game-Used Louisville Slugger Professional Model Bat – MEARS A5 (Greenshields Collection)

Offered here is a Wade Boggs game-used Louisville Slugger professional model bat dating to circa 1985, authenticated by MEARS and graded A5.

One of the purest hitters in baseball history, Wade Boggs was a 12-time All-Star, five-time batting champion, and Hall of Fame third baseman whose disciplined approach at the plate made him one of the defining hitters of the 1980s. A cornerstone of the Boston Red Sox during the decade, Boggs surpassed 3,000 career hits while finishing his career with a remarkable .328 lifetime batting average.

This Louisville Slugger M159 professional model bat dates to Boggs’ prime playing years and displays moderate game use throughout. MEARS confirmed the bat appears in Wade Boggs factory ordering records and additionally noted the presence of his correct uniform number “26” on the knob.

Visible player-use characteristics include concentrated pine tar residue along the handle and lower barrel area, along with moderate overall use and handling wear consistent with professional play.

Key characteristics noted by MEARS include:
Authentic Wade Boggs Louisville Slugger professional model bat
Model M159
Dating to circa 1985
Moderate documented game use
Medium pine tar handle preparation
Correct uniform number “26” on knob
Matches Wade Boggs factory records
33.5" length / 30 oz specifications
Ash construction with natural finish

While graded more conservatively than some of the heavily used examples in the collection, this remains an authentic player-era Wade Boggs gamer from the height of his Red Sox career and represents an appealing Hall of Fame game-used bat.

Authentication & Provenance
MEARS Letter of Opinion – Final Grade: A5
MEARS Certification Number: 323819

This piece originates from the esteemed Greenshields Collection, a significant and carefully assembled lifetime baseball memorabilia collection built over decades. The collection features signed memorabilia, game-used equipment, and historic baseball collectibles, with items noted for their quality, consistency, and strong collector appeal.

Condition
This piece originates from the esteemed Greenshields Collection, a significant and carefully assembled lifetime baseball memorabilia collection built over decades. The collection features signed memorabilia, game-used equipment, and historic baseball collectibles, with items noted for their quality, consistency, and strong collector appeal.

Details
Player: Wade Boggs
Year: Circa 1985
Manufacturer: Hillerich & Bradsby / Louisville Slugger
Model: M159 Professional Model
Length: 33.5"
Weight: 30 oz
Wood: Ash
Finish: Natural
MEARS Grade: A5
MEARS Certification Number: 323819
Provenance: Greenshields Collection