VSA Auction Ending December 28th, 2023

Lot #55:

Bert Blyleven Rookie Year 7th Career Win August 16, 1970 Twins vs Red Sox Game Used Stat Baseball w/Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

This lot features Bert Blyleven’s rookie year hand written game used stat baseball from August 16, 1970 when the Twins beat the Red Sox 9-6. Blyleven earned his 7th career victory pitching 5 2/3 innings, giving up 5 hits and struck out 4.

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 **