Hillerich & Bradsby
The Hillerich & Bradsby Company is an American sporting goods company from Louisville, which specializes in the production of baseball equipment. The company provides, inter alia, the " Louisville Slugger " bat ago, which takes place in the U.S. professional league, Major League Baseball and world wide use.
History
In 1855, JF Hillerich opened in Louisville cabinetry, his son Bud worked as an apprentice in 1884. According to legend, broke Pete Browning, the star player of the local baseball team Louisville Eclipse, his bat. Bud offered him to carpenters a new racket, and Browning had after a run. The other Eclipse players also wanted a Hillerich Bat, and although JF Hillerich wanted to build more banisters or parquet floors, he allowed his son to make baseball bats. 1894, the " Louisville Slugger " was patented, which is still regarded as the reference - game device.
Beginning of the 20th century began Bud Hillerich, famous MLB player to sponsor. As the first star Honus Wagner signed an exclusive contract, which allowed to increase both Hill and Eric Wagner's market value. 1916 rose Frank Bradsby joined the company, which today Hillerich & Bradsby was born. After Wagner successfully recruited stars such as Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Lou Gehrig.
To date, about 100 million " Louisville Slugger " have been sold, and use about 60 % of all MLB players these clubs.
Products
Hillerich & Bradsby flagship of the famous " Louisville Slugger " baseball bats, which are used worldwide and at the highest level (MLB). As a tribute is the in-house museum, an oversized racket, advertising the " Greatest Baseball bat in the world" as. In addition to the impact device is Hillerich & Bradsby also manufactures baseball gloves (TPX series), and clothing. Also, hockey and golf clubs can be found in the range.
Silver Slugger Award
Hillerich & Bradsby has sponsored since 1980 the Silver Slugger Award, with the MLB crowns the 18 most offensive baseball player annually.