Sammy Sosa Chicago Cubs Single Season Home Run Leader Commemorative Bat
Decorative sports memorabilia / Commemorative baseball bat • Mass-produced official MLB/Chicago Cubs licensed memorabilia
Style & Movement
Sports Americana / 20th Century Commercial Commemoratives
Medium & Technique
Turned ash or maple wood with laser engraving, printed decal, and hologram application
Creation Period
Circa 1998-2004 (Post-1998 Home Run Record Chase)
Dimensions & Format
Full-size baseball bat; approximately 34 inches in length; cylindrical 3D object
Subject Description
Commemoration of Sammy Sosa's status as the Chicago Cubs all-time single-season home run leader. Includes the Cubs logo, a portrait of Sosa, an illustration of Wrigley Field, and the specific designation '1 of 5000'.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible light surface wear and minor scuffing on the wood grain but graphics remain legible
Estimated Market Value
$50.00 - $150.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$40.00 - $120.00 USD
Provenance History
Acquisition originally via retail or stadium gift shop; part of a limited edition of 5,000 produced for public sale
Art Historical Significance
A cultural artifact representing the 'Home Run Chase' era of baseball in the late 1990s and Sammy Sosa's peak popularity within the Chicago Cubs franchise.
Notable Features
Features an MLB authentication hologram; limited edition numbering (1 of 5000 series); detailed architectural rendering of Wrigley Field
Condition Issues
Minor surface abrasions, possible slight fading of the color decal, and dust accumulation
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a temperature-controlled environment; avoid direct sunlight to prevent decal fading; display in a wall-mounted horizontal cradle or vertical tube