Andre Dawson | PSA ProBatFacts℠ (2024)

Even though Andre Dawson used professional model bat brands such as H&B/Louisville Slugger during the first half of his career, signing an endorsem*nt contract very early on, the slugger became a fairly loyal user of Worth bats from the mid-1980s until the end of his career in 1996. Dawson did use modest amounts of pine tar from time to time, but most of his gamers do not exhibit a heavy coating. The examples that do exhibit pine tar usually have a concentrated area below the center brand or a modest, even coating spread across the handle.

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Many of Dawson's gamers do feature his uniform number on the knob or barrel end; however, it is important to note that his number changed from "24" to "10" to "8" at various stages in his career. Dawson's Cubs-era bats will often showcase a slightly smaller uniform number "8" on the knob, which is typical for Cubs bats from various generations. Early Montreal Expos bats and bats that date to "The Hawk’s" time with the Cubs, the period when Dawson was named NL MVP in 1987, tend to sell for a premium versus those used while playing with the Boston Red Sox and Florida Marlins. Finally, Dawson bats remain amongst the most affordable Hall of Famer bats in the hobby, from any era.

Andre Nolan Dawson (July 10, 1954-) is the only player the Most Valuable Player Award on a last place team when he accomplished it in 1987 with the Chicago Cubs. Dawson played 21 seasons for the Montreal Expos (1976-1986), the Chicago Cubs (1987-1992) the Boston Red Sox (1993-1994) and the Florida Marlins (1995-1996). Dawson won the 1977 National League Rookie of the Year Award as a member of the Expos hitting 19 home runs with 148 hits and a .282 batting average. Despite his success with the Expos, Montreal’s Olympic Stadium turf took its toll on the Hawk’s knees. He left the Expos for greener pastures and found a home in Chicago’s Wrigley Field, where the Friendly Confines were just that to a resurgent Dawson. He continued his All-Star play receiving eight career selections, won eight Gold Gloves and four Silver Slugger Awards. Andre Dawson is also only the third player to hit 400 home runs and steal 300 bases in a career alongside Willie Mays and Barry Bonds. Andre Dawson retired with a .279 career batting average, adding 2,774 hits, 1,373 runs, 1,591 RBI, 314 stolen bases and 438 home runs. Andre Nolan Dawson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009.