Baseball bats

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  • John Andrew “Bud” Hillerich creates first bat.

    John Andrew “Bud” Hillerich creates first bat.
    John Andrew “Bud” Hillerich makes first baseball bat for the “Louisville Slugger.l

  • Honus Wagner endorses bat.

    Honus Wagner endorses bat.
    Honus Wagner endorses bat for Louisville Slugger. First pro player to endorse sports equipment.

  • MLB players use pine tar.

    MLB players use pine tar.
    MLB players use pine tar on handles for better grip.

  • Aluminum bats become popular.

    Aluminum bats become popular.
    Aluminum bats become popular with baseball players.

  • NCAA legalizes aluminum bats.

    NCAA legalizes aluminum bats.
    NCAA legalizes aluminum bats for players.

  • NCAA changes regulations.

    NCAA changes regulations.
    NCAA changed bat regulations from BESR acts to BBCOR. Scientists conclude BESR are too powerful.