Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. was an American professional baseball player best known for his impressive pitching skills and for winning three consecutive World Series championships between 1972 and 1974 with Oakland Athletics. Blue began his baseball career in the early 1970s, playing for the Oakland Athletics. He quickly gained a reputation as a skilled pitcher, and in 1971, he was named the American League Rookie of the Year. He went on to have a successful career, playing for the San Francisco Gian... moreVida Rochelle Blue Jr. was an American professional baseball player best known for his impressive pitching skills and for winning three consecutive World Series championships between 1972 and 1974 with Oakland Athletics. Blue began his baseball career in the early 1970s, playing for the Oakland Athletics. He quickly gained a reputation as a skilled pitcher, and in 1971, he was named the American League Rookie of the Year. He went on to have a successful career, playing for the San Francisco Giants, Kansas City Royals, and Houston Astros, among other teams. During his career, Blue was a six-time All-Star and won the American League Cy Young Award in 1971. After he retired from his 17 year old baseball career, Blue became a baseball analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area. He was also involved in numerous charitable organizations throughout his career including, Safeway All Stars Challenge Sports, automobile donations, celebrity golf tournaments, and charities for children.
