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Tommy John Autographed, Game-Used Ball from His 20th Win in 1977.
Lot 33. Tommy John Autographed, Game-Used Ball from His 20th Win in 1977. John achieved the 20-game milestone for the first time on Sept. 25, 1977, when he and his LA Dodgers teammates defeated Houston, 5-4. With his damaged elbow repaired and fully rehabilitated, he had one of his best seasons ever, posting a 20-7 record and a 2.78 ERA. In eight innings in his first 20-win game, he yielded four runs on eight hits and two walks in eight innings. Joe Niekro lost for the Astros. On offense, Steven Yeager and Dusty Baker supported John’s efforts with home runs. John won at least 20 games in two subsequent seasons. The ONL Feeney ball that he saved from the game has “20th Win” printed on the sweet spot and “Houston 5-4” on the east panel. The date - Sept. 25, 1977 is on the east panel with the second 7 traced over. John’s gem mint 10 signature, authenticated by Kevin Keating, is on the north panel. This important piece of baseball history could be yours for our
Winning Bid $240.
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