VSA Auction Ending December 28th, 2023

Lot #57:

Bert Blyleven 13th Win 1986 Minnesota Twins August 22, 1986 vs Blue Jays Game Used Stat Baseball Passed Hunter and Bunning All Time Wins List (225) w/Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

This lot features Bert Blyleven’s hand written game used stat baseball from August 22, 1986 when the Twins defeated the Blue Jays 4-3. Blyleven pitched 7 innings, gave up 7 hits, 2 runs and stuck out 6. This was 225th career victory passing Catfish Hunter and Jim Bunning on the All Time Wins list.

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 **