VSA Auction Ending August 31st 2023

Lot #74:

Bert Blyleven 1973 Minnesota Twins Records Set Game Used Stat Baseball w/Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

This lot features Bert Blyleven’s hand written game used stat baseball from the 1973 season that highlights team records in which he set including: strikeouts (258), most hits given up (296), innings pitched (325.0), complete games (25), shutouts (9).

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 **