Memorabilia
Autographed Baseball, with letter of Authenticity, by Former Minnesota Twin, Bert Blyleven
- Item Number
- 162
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 60 USD to musherdh
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
Bert Blyleven is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1970 to 1992, and was best known for his curveball. Blyleven was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011.
Bert became the youngest pitcher in the majors when he was called up to the Twins on June 2, 1970 after just 21 minor league starts. He gave up a home run to the first batter he faced, Lee Maye of the Senators, but got the win that day and nine more that season ¿ and was eventually named A.L. Rookie Pitcher of the Year by the Sporting News.
Often considered to have the toughest curveball of his time, Blyleven threw two different types, the ¿roundhouse¿ and the ¿overhand drop¿. He gripped both like a fastball and used a balanced, full follow-through to get movement.
He retired in 1992 after 22 seasons. Blyleven finished his career with 3,701 strikeouts, 287 victories, 60 shutouts and 242 complete games.
Item Special Note
Winner to pick up at JFCS office in Minnetonka or to pay additional shipping cost.
Donated By:
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
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