Former Oakland A’s pitcher, Vida Blue, dies at 73

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – Former Oakland Athletics pitcher and three-time World Series champion, Vida Blue, passed away on Saturday.  

Blue made his Major League Baseball debut when joined the Oakland A’s organization in 1969. He was an American League MVP and helped the Oakland A's win three consecutive World Series championships from 1972 to 1974. Blue, who wore the number “35”, was also a six-time MLB All-Star.

Major League Baseball released the following statement on Blue's passing:

"We mourn the passing of Vida Blue, a Cy Young, MVP and three-time World Series winner. He was 73."

The Oakland A’s released a statement Sunday morning that read in part:

“Vida will always be a franchise legend and friend. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this arduous time.”

The San Francisco Giants released the following statement on Vida Blue:

"The #SFGiants are saddened to learn of the passing of six-time All-Star and longtime Bay Area pitcher Vida Blue. Our deepest condolences go to the Blue family, his friends and all those whose lives he touched."

The Oakland A's Hall of Famer was 73-years-old.

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