Player: Johnny BenchTeam: Cincinnati RedsHall of Fame: 1989 Brand: Hillerich & Bradsby / Louisville SluggerModel: R43 (Stan Musial signature model)Type: Bat (wood)Signed: Yes – hand signed in blue inkAutograph Authentication: None / Not authenticated (COA not included)Era/Approx. Date: Late 1970s–1980s retail modelCountry/Region of Manufacture: USA


 



 Up for sale is a
 
  Johnny Bench
 
 autograph on a
 
  Louisville Slugger 125 “Powerized”
 
 bat. The barrel is factory-stamped
 
  “GENUINE R43 – Stan Musial”
 
 with the classic
 
  oval 125 centerbrand
 
 and lightning-bolt
 
  Powerized
 
 mark. Bench’s
 
  blue-ink signature
 
 is bold and clean on the barrel—great contrast against the wood grain.


 

  

   Authentic H&B/Louisville Slugger 125 retail bat (R43 Musial model)
  
 
 

  

   
    Hand-signed by HOF catcher Johnny Bench
   
   (HOF ’89)
  
 
 

  

   Crisp factory stamps; attractive grain; displays beautifully
  
 
 

  

   Bat only;
   
    no COA included
   
   (please authenticate if desired)
  
 
 

  

   See all photos for exact condition and details
  
 


 
  Measurements:
 
 length 37 inches


 

 
  Notes:
 
 Not claiming game use; this is a retail/signature model bat.