MacGregor 'Roger Maris' Powerated Little League Baseball Bat
Sports Memorabilia / Mass-produced Commercial Object • MacGregor Sporting Goods Company, Cincinnati, Ohio (Licensed Roger Maris facsimile signature model)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century American Commercial Design / Sports Merchandising
Medium & Technique
Lathe-turned wood (likely ash or hickory) with heat-branded / factory-stamped logos and text
Creation Period
Circa 1961-1965
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 28 to 31 inches in length; cylindrical tapering format
Subject Description
A youth-sized baseball bat featuring the facsimile signature of legendary New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris. The barrel includes several commercial stamps: 'MacGregor Powerated', 'Approved Little League', and the company location in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (used condition); consistent with age and intended utility
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$40 - $120 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired as a consumer retail item in the United States; current private ownership. No professional authentication stickers visible.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the height of Roger Maris's popularity following his 61-home run season in 1961. It serves as an artifact of American pop culture and the history of sports marketing during the golden age of baseball.
Notable Features
Features the model number No. S425F and the distinctive 'Powerated' branding characteristic of MacGregor's professional-style youth line.
Condition Issues
Surface abrasions, minor dings from use, some fading to the heat-stamped branding, and natural darkening/patina of the wood grain.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a climate-controlled environment with stable humidity to prevent wood warping or cracking; avoid direct UV light to prevent further fading of the ink/stamps.