This lot features (10) Bert Blyleven hand written game used stat baseballs from every year he pitched for the Minnesota Twins except his rookie season.
3rd Win 1971 - May 12, 1971, beat Red Sox 1-0, complete game shutout, gave up 7 hits and struck out 11. Actual game used final out baseball from the game.
3rd Win 1972 - April 27, 1972, beat Yankees 4-1, complete game, gave up 8 hits and struck out 4. This was his first win at Yankee Stadium. Actual game used final out baseball from the game.
3rd Win 1973 - May 15, 1973, beat Rangers 9-5, complete game, gave up 7 hits and struck out 10. Actual game used final out baseball from the game.
3rd Win 1974 - May 5, 1974, beat Tigers 10-0, complete game shutout, gave up 4 hits and struck out 6. Actual game used final out baseball from the game.
3rd Win 1975 - May 3, 1975, beat Royals 14-5, complete game, gave up 6 hits and stuck out 8. Actual game used final out baseball from the game.
3rd Win 1976 - May 15, 1976, beat Angels 5-2, complete game, gave up 8 hits and stuck out 12, Actual game used final out baseball from the game.
16th Win 1985 - September 30, 1985, beat White Sox 7-1, complete game, gave up 5 hits and struck out 7. Actual game used final out baseball from the game.
16th Win 1986 - September 29, 1986, beat Indians 6-5, pitched 8 innings, gave up 7 hits and struck out 9.
14th Win 1987 - September 18, 1987, beat Indians 9-4, pitched 8 innings, gave up 5 hits and struck out 9.
10th Win 1988 - September 16, 1988, beat White Sox 5-4, pitched 6 innings, gave up 9 hits and struck out 2.
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 **