VSA Auction Ending August 31st 2023

Lot #60:

Bert Blyleven 15th Win 1985 Season Passed Don Drysdale and Vida Blue All Time Win List Game 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 September 25, 1985 when the Twins beat the Rangers 5-1. Blyleven pitched a complete game giving up 5 hits while striking out 4 earning his 15th win of the season. The victory moved Blyleven up the All Time Win list passing Hall of Famers Don Drysdale and Vida Blue with his 210th career win.

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 **