VSA Auction Ending September 5th, 2024

Lot #125:

Bert Blyleven Lot of (3) Complete Game Wins in a Row 1971 Minnesota Twins Game Used Final Out Stat Baseballs w/ Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

This lot features 3 Bert Blyleven hand written game used final out stat baseballs from 3 wins in a row all complete games during the 1971 season with the Minnesota Twins.

9th Win - August 8, 1971 beat Angels 2-1, complete game, gave up 6 hits and struck out 5.

10th Win - August 13, 1971 beat Tigers 4-3, complete game, gave up 11 hits and struck out 6.

11th Win - August 27, 1971 beat Indians 8-4, complete game, gave up 9 hits and struck out 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 **