This is the Ty Cobb bat that sold for $132,000.

It was standing room only in Louisville, KY on November 9 when Hunt Auctions conducted an auction for the Louisville Slugger Museum. When it was over, the total realized was $1.6 million. The auction was the highlight of a week's worth of events that were designed to raise acquisition money for the museum. (Some of the money will come from third party consignments).

The one item that seemed to be on everyone's minds was game-used bats. In addition to the Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron's 740^th home run bat sold for $34,100 and a Lefty Grove bat dating to the 1931 World Series realized $55,000.

It wasn't just the heroes of the past who realized terrific sales, modern day sluggers held their own. A bat used by Mickey Mantle sold for $20,900 and Baltimore's own Cal Ripken saw one of his bats go for $4,950.

While baseball bats commanded much of the attention, game used gloves, signed baseballs and other baseball related artifacts saw good sales. For complete results visit www.huntauctions.com. All prices include a 10% Buyer Premium.

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This is the Ty Cobb bat that sold for $132,000.		A jersey worn by Satchel Paige brought $110,000.		This poster, c.1910, advertises Home Run Brand cigarettes. It sold for $3,740.		Shown advertising Chesterfield Cigarettes, these autographed photos of Jackie Robinson brought $1,065.		Estimated to be from 1900, this Honus Wagner Cigar Box sold for $9,000.		A photo of Ty Cobb from 1930 realized $3,630.