Hard-throwing left-hander helped the A’s win world championships and the Giants turn around their fortunes during a 17-year career.
Armed with a flashy name, an electric personality and an iconic delivery he used to unleash a blazing fastball, Vida Blue was as distinctive as a baseball player could be.
“There are few players with a more decorated career than Vida Blue,” the A’s said in a statement. “He was a three-time champion, an MVP, a six-time All-Star, a Cy Young Award winner, and an Oakland A’s Hall of Famer. Vida will always be a franchise legend and a friend. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this arduous time.”
Blue’s last public appearance was at the Oakland Coliseum last month for the 50th anniversary reunion for the A’s 1973 world championship team. He looked frail and needed help moving around. Blue was the third member of Oakland’s ’73 title team to pass away this year — former team captain and third baseman Sal Bando and reserve outfielder Jesus Alou died earlier this year.
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