Bert Blyleven was known as having the most dominant curve ball during his generation. Blyleven compiled 287 wins, 3701 strikeouts, a 3.31 ERA, 242 complete games and threw 60 shutouts in a 22 year career. Blyleven was named to two all star teams (1973,1975). He helped the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates and the 1987 Minnesota Twins to capture World Series championships. Bert Blyleven can be found now announcing games for the Minnesota Twins. On January 5, 2011 Bert Blyleven after 14 years on the Hall of Fame ballot he was named as a 2011 Hall of Fame inductee. Bert Blyleven has hand signed this MLB ball and has added the following inscriptions: On the sweet spot, "My Final Team HOF 2011."  On the MLB logo panel, "Pittsburgh Pirates 1978-1980." On the Rawlings panel, "Texas Rangers 1976-1977." On the top panel above the sweet spot, "Cleveland Indians 1981-1985." On the bottom panel below the sweet spot,"Minnesota Twins 1970-1976,1985-1988 & California Angels 1989-1992." An MAB Celebrity Services certificate of authenticity and a Bert Blyleven Circle Me Bert hologram are included.