VSA Auction Ending August 31st 2023

Lot #55:

Bert Blyleven 100th Major League Victory 1st Win as a Ranger Complete Game Shutout Used Final Out Stat Baseball w/Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

This lot features Bert Blyleven’s hand written game used final out stat baseball from June 21, 1976 when the Rangers beat the Athletics 1-0. Blyleven pitched all 10 innings, giving up 1 hit and striking out 8. This victory was his 100th career win and his first win as a Texas Ranger.

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 **