Vida Blue

Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (born July 28, 1949 in Mansfield, Louisiana) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher. In his 17-year career, he played for the Oakland Athletics (1969-77), San Francisco Giants (1978-81, 1985-86) and Kansas City Royals (1982-83).

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July 28 - 1949 - Mansfield, Louisiana - Major League Baseball - Starting pitcher - Oakland Athletics - San Francisco Giants - Kansas City Royals

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Blue had a 24-8 record in 1971, winning both the Cy Young and MVP awards. He was the starting pitcher for the AL in the 1971 All-Star Game, and for the NL in the 1978 All-Star Game.

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1971 - Cy Young - MVP - AL - NL

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Although he is currently dealing with personal problems, Blue also made a name and career after baseball for himself in the Bay Area by donating his time to many charitable causes, mostly promoting baseball in the inner city.

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Bay Area - Baseball - Inner city

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