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Vida Blue

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Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (July 28, 1949 – May 6, 2023) was an American professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1986, most notably as an integral member of the Oakland Athletics dynasty that won three consecutive World Series championships from 1972 to 1974. He won the American League (AL) Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player Award in 1971.

A six-time All-Star, Blue was the first of only five pitchers in major league history to start the All-Star Game for both the American League (1971) and the National League (1978). During his 17-year career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics (1969–1977), San Francisco Giants (1978–1981; 1985–86), and Kansas City Royals (1982–83).

Notable For

American baseball player

Vida Blue's Historical Timeline

  1. Vida Blue is born

    Vida Blue athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1949-07-28. Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (July 28, 1949 – May 6, 2023) was an American professional baseball player.

  2. Oakland A's Vida Blue no-hits Minnesota Twins, 6-0

    Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (July 28, 1949 – May 6, 2023) was an American professional baseball player.

  3. Oakland A's Vida Blue, Glenn Abbott, Paul Lindblad, and Rollie Fingers no-hit the California Angels 5-0

    Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (July 28, 1949 – May 6, 2023) was an American professional baseball player.

Associated Historical Events

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Vida Blue is born

Vida Blue athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1949-07-28. Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (July 28, 1949 – May 6, 2023) was an American professional baseball player.

Oakland A's Vida Blue no-hits Minnesota Twins, 6-0

Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (July 28, 1949 – May 6, 2023) was an American professional baseball player.

Oakland A's Vida Blue, Glenn Abbott, Paul Lindblad, and Rollie Fingers no-hit the California Angels 5-0

Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (July 28, 1949 – May 6, 2023) was an American professional baseball player.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vida Blue born?
Vida Blue was born on 1949-07-28.
What is Vida Blue known for?
American baseball player
What historical events involved Vida Blue?
Vida Blue was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Vida Blue is born, Oakland A's Vida Blue no-hits Minnesota Twins, 6-0, Oakland A's Vida Blue, Glenn Abbott, Paul Lindblad, and Rollie Fingers no-hit the California Angels 5-0.
When did Vida Blue die?
Vida Blue died on 2023-01-01.

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