What was Vida Blue’s Cause of Death? Bio, Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth
Born on July 28, 1949, Vida Blue, officially known as Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. was an American professional baseball player.
Vida Blue Cause Of Death
The Oakland A’s MVP and three-time champion died on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the age of 73. Vida Blue cause of death has not yet been made public at the time of this writing.
Vida Blue Age
Vida Blue was born on July 28, 1949, in Mansfield, Louisiana, United States. He celebrated his 73rd birthday in July last year (2022) before he died in May this year (2023).
Vida Blue Career
He developed a love for playing baseball at a younger age and was consistent throughout his career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after baseball players.
Vida Blue was a power pitcher who worked fast and pounded the strike zone. He was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1969 and 1986.
He was most notably an integral member of the Oakland Athletics dynasty that won three consecutive World Series championships between 1972 and 1974.
He threw an occasional curveball to keep hitters off balance and an above-average change-up, but his signature pitch was a fastball which he threw consistently at 94 miles per hour (151 km/h) but could reach 100 miles per hour (160 km/h).
Vida Blue throughout his career played a number of teams including; Oakland Athletics (1969–1977), San Francisco Giants (1978–1981), Kansas City Royals (1982–1983), and San Francisco Giants (1985–1986).
Blue was among the players ordered by baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth in 1985 to be subject to random drug testing for the rest of their careers.
When Blue joined the San Francisco Giants in 1985, he re-signed on another one-year deal in 1986, finishing his career going 10–10 with a 3.27 ERA in 28 appearances, all starts, at the age of 36.
On April 20, he won his 200th career MLB game. Blue signed with the Oakland Athletics for the 1987 season but announced his retirement in February 1987.
After a successful baseball career, Blue became a baseball analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, the TV home of the San Francisco Giants.
After his 2005 arrest in Arizona on suspicion of DUI for the third time in less than six years, Blue was sentenced to six months in jail after failing to complete probation.
But he was told he could avoid incarceration by spending time in a residential alcohol treatment program.
Sadly, the three-time World Series champion and Oakland A’s Hall of Fame pitcher has died. Vida Blue passed away at the age of 73 on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Does Vida Blue have children?
It is reported that the late Oakland A’s Hall of Fame pitcher had twins. Vida Blue shares them with his ex-wife, Peggy Shannon who he separated from in 1996.
Vida Blue Net Worth 2023
Vida Blue has an estimated net worth of $7 million.
Vida Blue Funeral
At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
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