The suit claims that Pepitone agreed to lend the bat to the Hall of Fame with the understanding and upon the condition that it would be returned to him at any time upon his request. Pepitone claims he s visited the Hall of Fame many times since and was always reassured by museum staff that the bat would be returned whenever he wanted it.
The Hall of Fame says the bat was donated and that it has owned it for more than 50 years. The Hall of Fame has preserved it and proudly put it on display for millions of fans to see, the museum said in a statement. This bat is where it belongs on display in Cooperstown for fans everywhere to see.
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