VSA Auction Ending December 28th, 2023

Lot #71:

Bert Blyleven 200th Major League Win June 14, 1985 Cleveland Indians Game Used Final Out Stat Baseball w/Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

This lot features Bert Blyleven’s hand written game used stat baseball from June 14, 1985 when the Indians defeated the Athletics 6-1. Blyleven pitched a complete game, giving up 5 hits, 1 run and struck out 12. This was his 5th win of the 1985 season but more importantly this was his historic 200th Major League victory! This is the actual final out baseball from this milestone! Additionally, please check out Lot #120 featuring his 200th Major League victory plaque.

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 **