This lot features Bert Blyleven’s hand written game used stat baseballs from 5 wins, all 2nd wins of the year, from 1981-85 while pitching for the Cleveland Indians.
2nd Win 1981: April 26, 1981 beat Rangers 4-3. Pitched 9 innings, gave up 10 hits, 3 runs and struck out 3. This is the actual final out game used baseball from the game.
2nd Win 1982: April 20, 1982 beat Rangers 9-4. Pitched 7 innings, gave up 5 hits, 3 runs and struck out 7.
2nd Win 1983: May 3, 1983 beat Twins 3-1. Pitched 8 innings, gave up 4 hits, 1 run and struck out 10.
2nd Win 1984: April 16, 1984 beat Orioles 4-3. Pitched 7 innings, gave up 8 hits, 3 runs and struck out 7.
2nd Win 1985: May 12, 1985 beat Rangers 6-0. Pitched 9 innings, gave up 6 hits, 0 runs and struck out 1. 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 **