1974 Bert Blyleven Lot of (5) Wins 7th-11th Minnesota Twins Game Used Stat Baseballs w/Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

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This lot features Bert Blyleven’s hand written game used stat baseballs from 5 wins (7th-11th) of the season while pitching for the Minnesota Twins.

7th Win - July 4, 1974 beat Rangers 3-1. Pitched 9 innings, gave up 1 hit, 1 run and struck out 6. This is the actual final out game used baseball from the game.

8th Win - July 8, 1974 beat Tigers 6-2. Pitched 9 innings, gave up 7 hits, 2 runs and struck out 6. This is the actual final out game used baseball from the game.

9th Win - July 17, 1974 beat Brewers 10-5. Pitched 7 1/3 innings, gave up 8 hits, 4 runs and struck out 8.

10th Win - July 21, 1974 beat Tigers 10-7. Pitched 5 innings, gave up 8 hits, 6 runs and struck out 5. On the baseball Blyleven wrote “now get going” referencing his 10-10 record on the season.

11th Win - August 10, 1974 beat Orioles 5-1. Pitched 9 innings, gave up 5 hits, 1 run and struck out 8. 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 **