VSA Auction Ending December 28th, 2023

Lot #63:

Bert Blyleven 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates Game 5 World Series Final Out Game Used Stat Baseball 1st World Series Win w/Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

This lot features Bert Blyleven’s historic 1st World Series Win hand written game used final out stat baseball from October 14, 1979 when the Pirates beat the Orioles 7-1 in Game 5 of the World Series. Blyleven came in relief in 6th inning finishing the game giving up 3 hits, 0 runs and struck out 3. This was the last out baseball from this game and his first World Series victory which eventually helped the Pirates defeat the Orioles in 7 games and his first World Series title!

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 **