Superb game bat dating to the prime of Bench's tenure with the Big Red Machine with desirable 1976 Bicentennial logo stamping. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/2" long and weighs 32.2 ounces with pleasing rich brown patina. Exceptional use is visible throughout to include ball marks, stitching impressions, black ink transfer marks, red/green bat rack marks, and heavy coat of pine tar to the handle area. Model A99 stamped on barrel above Bench's facsimile signature with Bicentennial logo to the left. Vintage "5" in black marker found on knob end. The offered bat includes a highly coveted original Cincinnati Reds Gift Shop COA certifying its use in a game on October 2, 1976. Bench enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his Hall of Fame career in 1976 leading the Reds to their second consecutive World Series title in which he was named the Most Valuable Player. One of the finest Bench game bats we have encountered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA (GU 9.5): EX