AJ Reach Brand Vintage Baseball Bat (circa 1933 - 1945)
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6961332 | UPC: Does not apply |
The A.J. Reach Company, also known as A.J. Reach & Co., was the largest manufacturer of sporting goods in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded by Al Reach, a former player and founder of the Philadelphia Phillies franchise, it was based in Philadelphia, PA. Al Reach first operated a sporting goods store in 1874, which moved in the 1890's to a prominent location at 1820 Chestnut Street. Reach then added a large factory on Tulip S...treet. The Reach Company manufactured baseball, football and boxing equipment on a site that was previously a textile factory. In 1934, Reach sold all of its properties to its chief rival, Spalding, and its name disappeared from use, being phased out over the following decade. This bat, based on the logo design, is believed to date to the company's final period, 1933-1945.
