The Wonder Boy Bat

[EastBay]

I've always wanted a Wonder Boy Bat that Robert Redford used in the movie The Natural. Unfortunately, the real one is a little out of my price range... But I did see a guy on this site who made his own replica. Does anyone have the specs on the Wonder Boy bat (length, type of wood, etc.) so that I could make my own?

Thanx

 

[Imahomer]

I don't think you need "specs", just get a blank bat, something to burn your inscription into it and then pencil what needs to be done on the bat and burn baby burn. That's what I did.

 

[Andykev]

I'm drawing a blank

Where do you find a blank bat ? Most of them are already stamped "Louisville Slugger" or something like that.

 

[Imahomer]

You can order them on line, but I got mine from a sporting goods store in San Leandro. They aren't that hard to find.

 

[jamespowers]

Originally posted by Imahomer
You can order them on line, but I got mine from a sporting goods store in San Leandro. They aren't that hard to find.

Really? Which one? I hope it is just at the end of the block. LOL

Regards to all,

J

 

[Imahomer]

Originally posted by jamespowers
Really? Which one? I hope it is just at the end of the block. LOL
Regards to all,
J

Hmmm...
I was afraid someone would ask the name of it! It's been a while since I've been in it. It is a very small store on East 14th, between the BART station and Bayfair Mall. On the opposite side of the street as the Mall. Sorry. I know that's a pretty big area, but that's as good as I can do right now.

 

[Andykev]

You'll need it first!!

And in that neighborhood, you'd better be weilding the bat, only go in daylight, and bring a bunch of friends

 

[Imahomer]

Re: You'll need it first!!

Originally posted by Andykev
And in that neighborhood, you'd better be weilding the bat, only go in daylight, and bring a bunch of friends

Well, you know I'm usually only down there when I'm working, which means I'm packing. Actually it isn't that bad down there, especially during the day time.

 

[Andykev]

Re: Re: You'll need it first!!

Originally posted by Imahomer
.... which means I'm packing. ...during the day time.

Your Honor,

I rest my case.

 

[jamespowers]

Which BART station? Bayfair or San Leandro? Between Bayfair and the bayfair BART station is not a very good area that is for sure. Between the San Leandro station and Bayfair is entirely different.
I don't think you mean West Coast sporting goods do you?

Regards to all,

J

 

[Imahomer]

Originally posted by jamespowers
Which BART station? Bayfair or San Leandro? Between Bayfair and the bayfair BART station is not a very good area that is for sure. Between the San Leandro station and Bayfair is entirely different.
I don't think you mean West Coast sporting goods do you?

Regards to all,

J

I just don't remember the name, it's been too long. Like I said, on East 14th between the Mall and the Bart station. That would be the San Leandro Station. Heck... I hope the place is still there!