Louisville Slugger Bat resource information

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Hillerich & Bradsby Co. has used different oval center brands in their history. You can match these with the logo on your bat to get an approximate date for your Louisville Slugger bat.

1897 - 1911
1911 - 1916
1916 - 1929
1930 - 1947
1897 - 1911
1911 - 1916
1916 - 1929
1930 - 1947
1948 - 1963
1964 - 1980
"Powerized"
late 60's "Powerized"
1948 - 1963
1964 - 1980
"Powerized"
late 60's "Powerized"
H&B brand - oval trademark
Flame Tempered
"Bone Rubbed"
"Powerized and Oil Tempered"
H&B brand - oval trademark
Flame Tempered
"Bone Rubbed"
"Powerized and Oil Tempered"