1973 Bert Blyleven Lot of (3) Wins 15th-17th Minnesota Twins Complete Game Final Out Used Stat Baseballs Twins Records w/Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

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This lot features Bert Blyleven’s hand written game used stat baseballs from 3 wins (15th-17th) during the 1973 season with the Minnesota Twins.

15th Win - August 17, 1973 beat Indians 14-2. Pitched 9 innings, gave up 7 hits, 2 runs and struck out 5. This is the actual final out game used baseball from the game.

16th Win - August 30, 1973 beat Rangers 5-2. Pitched 11 innings, gave up 12 hits, 2 runs and struck out 7. This is the actual final out game used baseball from the game.

17th Win - September 4, 1973 beat Royals 6-0. Pitched 9 innings, gave up 4 hits, 0 runs and struck out 4. This was Blyleven’s 20th complete game a Twins record and his 8th shutout also a Twins record. This is the actual final out game used baseball from the game.

Blyleven collected these baseballs after the game and personally hand wrote everything pictured on the baseball at that specific time. If he pitched a complete game, these are the actual final out baseballs. All other baseballs are game used from the stated game.

** This lot originates from the personal collection of Bert Blyleven and will be accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Bert Blyleven. Please know that a portion of your bid will go towards charities supported by Bert and his wife Gayle **