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Vida Blue Dead: The 3-Time MLB World Series Champion Was 73
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Forgotten Greats: Seven Oakland A's starting pitchers we should
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Remembering Vida Blue, Who Battled for His Name (1949-2023
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Vida Blue, 1971 MVP and 3-time World Series champ, dies at 73
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Legendary Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants pitcher Vida Blue dies
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Vida Blue was dominant, deserving of Hall of Fame recognition
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April 9, 1971: Rain costs Oakland's Vida Blue a shot at strikeout
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Vida Blue, Baseball Wiki
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A's, Giants mourn the loss of Vida Blue - Sactown Sports
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Baseball Legend Vida Blue Dies at the Age of 73 - Fastball