VSA Auction Ending August 31st 2023

Lot #63:

Bert Blyleven 17th Win Final of the 1986 Season Minnesota Twins Complete 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 October 4, 1986 when the Twins beat the White Sox 7-3. Blyleven’s 17th win was his last during the ’86 season. He pitched a complete game, giving up 9 hits and striking out 4.

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 **