7998----c1972 Chicago White Sox handcrafted bar - gifted to manager Chuck Tanner

7998----C1972 CHICAGO WHITE SOX HANDCRAFTED BAR - GIFTED TO MANAGER CHUCK TANNER c. 1972 handcrafted hardwood bar presumably made by the early 1970s Chicago White Sox as a gift to their manager Chuck Tanner. I purchased this at a local auction in Western PA, and was told by the auctioneer this was made by the players, and was sold directly from Tanner's estate in New Castle PA.  I was also handed a note from a previous auctioneer who sold this in June of 2014.    There are large red and white "Chuck Tanner" and "Chicago White Sox" letters affixed to one side, while the opposite side has two swing open doors with a large storage area inside. The sides are detailed with authentic bats of the day. Seems like a curious choice for the selection of Rich Morales, Bruce Miller, Roe Skidmore, Syd O'Brien, and Joe Lonnett, but this could help determine when it was made, and what player (or players) constructed the bar.   I do know Coach Joe Lonnett was a very close friend of Tanner's for many years.   Maybe Morales and the others had a say in the construction?   There are also other bats including "Big Stick" and "Genuine Miller." Morales was with the White Sox until 1973. Miller was drafted by the White Sox but never played for them. Skidmore is most famous for batting 1.000 in his career.  One hit in his only at bat. Problem is, Skidmore never played for the White Sox.  He was traded to the WSox in Nov of 70, and then to the Reds in April of 72, while never playing for the WSox. Syd O'Brien played 121 games for the White Sox, but only in the 1970 season. Chuck Tanner became the manager of the White Sox late in the 1970 season, and remained as manager through the 1975 season.   Perhaps this was presented to Tanner on his birthday July 4th?   We can eliminate any division or World Series celebrations during this period.    Most likely, this was kept in Tanner's office/dressing room at Comiskey during his tenure, and then moved back to his home in New Castle PA, after he left the White Sox in '75.  I don't think it would have been moved into Three Rivers Stadium when he became the Pirates manager in 77.  The bar is very well made, very heavy, but is on wheels for easy transport. The item remains in VG condition, and shows average use throughout the years.  You will find the expected scratches, scrapes, dings just like other pieces of furniture.  Measures approx 36 x 36 x stands about 44" high.  The doors are approx 33 x 13. It is much heavier than it looks.   PICK UP ONLY in Western PA -- NO SHIPPING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *