The six-time All-Star was 73-years-old.
Blue, a native of Mansfield, Louisiana, broke into the big leagues with the A’s in 1969 and pitched for the team through 1977. He also had two stints with the Giants sandwiched around a stop with the Kansas City Royals before his career ended in 1986.He finished his career with a 209-161 record to go with a 3.27 ERA and 2,175 strikeouts.Vida Blue rest in peace, my mentor, hero, and friend. I remember watching a 19 year old phenom dominate baseball, and at the same time alter my life.
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