Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. 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.
Vida Blue, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2023)
On July 28, in the year 1949, Vida Blue, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2023). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of July 28, one of 369 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Vida Blue. Learn more below.
Key Facts
- This event took place on July 28, 1949 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 25 February 2026.
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