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Mark Koenig was a shortstop for the legendary 1927 New York Yankees, often called the greatest baseball team ever assembled. Born in 1904, Koenig played a crucial role in the Yankees' dominant season, batting .285 and providing steady defense alongside teammates like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.

The 1927 Yankees went 110-44 and swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in the World Series. Koenig was the team's starting shortstop for most of the season, forming part of an infield that included Gehrig at first base. He had appeared in two previous World Series with the Yankees (1926, 1928) and was known for his reliable glove work and timely hitting.

After his Yankees tenure, Koenig played for several other teams including the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs. He later became part of Cubs lore when his former Yankees teammates criticized the Cubs for only voting him a half-share of World Series money in 1932, motivating the Yankees during their sweep of Chicago. Koenig died in 1993.


Bat measures 34.5", weighs 37.3 ounces and features a signature barrel stamping. A detailed Spalding center brand is also present making note that the bat was "Made in U.S.A” and "Oil Treated.” AUTOGRAPH about the Spalding Mark and No. 200 to the left.
Heavy usage, some deadwood, cracked.  

1926-1938 Bat Manufacturing Period
The "Diamond Ball" Logo two small diamonds appear to the left and right of the center brand Spalding baseball Logo. This center brand starts hitting the market around 1926. The year of the "Autograph" Logos can be narrowed down from the Player signature.

The bat derives from the collection of former Major League baseball player and PCL legend, Jigger Statz and could have been used in the minor leagues.