Louisville Slugger Bat resource information

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


1948 - 1963


1964 - 1980


"Powerized"


late 60's "Powerized"


H&B brand - oval trademark


Flame Tempered


"Bone Rubbed"


"Powerized and Oil Tempered"