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unusual facts about Bert Blyleven


Brian Downing

He retired at age 41, getting his last hit on the last day of the 1992 season – a single off Angels' pitcher Bert Blyleven.


Hammond Stadium

The parking rows all feature streets signs named to honor former Twins greats-- including Bert Blyleven, Kirby Puckett and Kent Hrbek.


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Johan Santana

On June 19, 2007, on the team bus to a game at Shea Stadium, Bert Blyleven said he would have his head shaved if that night's starting pitcher, Santana, threw a complete-game shutout.