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This is an authentic, hand-signed 8x10 photograph of Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven, professionally authenticated and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from TRISTAR Authentic. This photo also comes with a beautiful, near-flawless 1989 Donruss trading card featuring Bert Blyleven. Bert Blyleven is a National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, a two-time World Series champion, and the first Dutch-born player in Major League Baseball history. He finished his career with 3,701 strikeouts, ranking among the greatest strikeout pitchers of all time. The signature is clean, bold, and clearly visible, making this a standout display piece for any MLB, Twins, Pirates, Rangers, or Hall of Fame memorabilia collection. The photograph remains in excellent condition with vibrant color and no creases, tears, or surface damage. It has been stored carefully in a smoke-free environment and has not been exposed to direct sunlight. ✅ Hand-signed original 8x10 photograph ✅ Hall of Fame pitcher ✅ First Dutch-born MLB player ✅ Third-party authenticated ✅ Certificate of Authenticity included ✅ Excellent display condition ✅ Professional packing for safe delivery This is an original autographed item—not a reproduction or print signature. You will receive the exact item pictured. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description. Feel free to message me with any questions prior to purchase. If you would like to have the photo framed for ten dollars, please message me before purchasing so I can adjust the price up by that amount. The item will be packaged securely for shipping to ensure it arrives safely at your address. Rik Aalbert Blyleven (born Blijleven, April 6, 1951) is a Dutch-American former professional baseball pitcher and color commentator. He played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1970 to 1992, primarily with the Minnesota Twins, and from 1996 to 2020, he was a color commentator for Minnesota Twins television broadcasts. Blyleven recorded 3,701 career strikeouts, the fifth-most in MLB history. He won 287 games, 27th-most all-time, and pitched 4,970 innings, 14th-most all-time. A renowned curveball pitcher, Blyleven was a two-time All-Star and World Series champion. In 2011, Blyleven was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Blyleven made his major league debut at age 19 for the Twins. In the middle of the 1976 season, he was traded to the Texas Rangers, where he threw a no-hitter in his final start for the team. He won his first World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979. Upon being traded to the Cleveland Indians, Blyleven initially struggled with injuries but then enjoyed a late-career resurgence, finishing third in the Cy Young Award voting in back-to-back years, with Cleveland in 1984 and in 1985, a season split between the Indians and Twins. During his second stint with Minnesota, Blyleven became the tenth member of the 3,000-strikeout club in 1986 and won a second World Series title in 1987. He played three seasons for the California Angels before retiring. Blyleven became the first Dutch-born player to earn induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the pitching coach for the Netherlands in several World Baseball Classic tournaments.