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Jun 2

Bill Veeck Sr. Pays Bat Founder Joe Kren $18.00 in 1919

Sports Memorabilia

This authentic 1919 PSA/DNA-certified document captures a pivotal moment in baseball history: Bill Veeck Sr., then president of the Chicago Cubs, paid $18 to Joseph G. Kren, founder of the renowned Kren Bat Company. Established in 1913 in Syracuse, New York, Kren's bats were favored by legends such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Honus Wagner. This transaction underscores the deep connections between early 20th-century baseball executives and the craftsmen who supplied the tools of the game.

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