1979 Bert Blyleven Lot of (3) Wins Pittsburgh Pirates World Series Championship Season Wins 6, 7 and 8 Game Used Stat Baseballs w/Blyleven Signed Letter of Provenance

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This lot features Bert Blyleven’s hand written game used stat baseballs from 3 wins during the Pittsburgh Pirates 1979 World Series Championship season.

6th Win: July 4, 1979 beat Cardinals 6-4. Pitched 6 innings, gave up 9 hits, 2 runs and struck out 3.

7th Win: July 12, 1979 beat Astros 5-3. Pitched 6 1/3 innings, gave up 6 hits, 2 runs and struck out 4.

8th Win: July 23, 1979 beat Braves 7-1. Pitched 9 innings, gave up 4 hits, 1 run and struck out 6. 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 **