Renowned Folk/Tramp artist Michael Lavery carved this bat for Johnny Podres to sign for his personal collection.The bats carving is profusely done . Starting with the top half of the bat, Michael has carved Brooklyn Dodgers across the front then continuing on World Champion Bums, and then he carves the Mascot for the Brooklyn Dodgers "The Bum" , resting his head against a Baseball , complete with his trademark cigar . The end of the Bat has a fully carved Crown . Johnny Podres signed the bat for Michael Lavery in silver pen 1955 WS MVP . There are FIVE other pieces of Michael Lavery Tramp art in this sale. : Lot 54 Blue Heron , Lot 56 Double Pedestal , Lot 60 Richie Ashburn sculpture , Lot 66 Ebbets Field , Lot 68 Tramp art signed Commemorative piece . All are signed by Michael Lavery, the baseball lots are also signed by HOF baseball players. As found estate condition . Please use photos as part of the description. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee excellent condition. Please contact us for an in hand evaluation or additional photos if you need.