Hillerich & Bradsby Company was founded in 1856 by John F. Hillerich in Louisville, Kentucky. Its industry is sports equipment (originally woodworking) and its headquarters have remained in Louisville, Kentucky. Marketing rights to the "Louisville Slugger" brand were sold to the Wilson Sporting Goods Company in 2015.
COMPANY NAMES[]
- J. F. Hillerich (1856-1897)
- J. F. Hillerich & Son (1897-1911)
- J. F. Hillerich & Son Company (1911-1916)
- Hillerich & Bradsby Company (1916-present)
PRODUCTS[]
- "Grand Slam" Golf Balls
- "Grand Slam" Golf Clubs
- "Louisville Slugger" Baseball & Softball Bats
ADVERTISEMENTS[]
Directory of the Sporting Goods Trade (1919-1920)
Popular Mechanics (May 1947)