1978 Bert Blyleven Lot of (3) Wins Game Used Stat Baseballs Pittsburgh Pirates Wins 11, 12 and 13 w/Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

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This lot features Bert Blyleven’s hand written game used stat baseballs from 3 consecutive wins (11, 12 and 13) from the 1978 Pittsburgh Pirates season.

11th Win: August 25, 1978 beat Braves 5-1. Pitched 8 1/3 innings, gave up 7 hits, 1 run and struck out 6.

12th Win: August 29, 1978 beat Reds 5-0. Pitched 9 innings, gave up 4 hits, 0 runs and struck out 8. This is the actual final out game used baseball from the game.

13th Win: September 13, 1978 beat Cardinals 7-1. Pitched 9 innings, gave up 5 hits, 1 run and struck out 7. This is the actual final out game used baseball from the game.

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 **