Giants Pitcher Vida Blue Dies at 73

By Naveen May 08 , 2023

Vida Blue's early life and athletic career, including his draft by the Oakland Athletics in 1967.

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Blue's impressive rookie season in 1969, in which he won 10 games and was named the American League Rookie of the Year.

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Blue's continued success in the following years, including his 1971 record of 24-8 and winning both the Cy Young and MVP awards.

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Blue's 1978 trade to the San Francisco Giants and his continued success with the team.

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Blue's retirement in 1986 with a career record of 209-161 and an ERA of 3.27.

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Blue's retirement in 1986 with a career record of 209-161 and an ERA of 3.27.

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Blue's charitable work through the Vida Blue Foundation, which raises money for underprivileged children in the Bay Area.

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Blue's struggles with substance abuse throughout his career and his advocacy for drug prevention.

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