News about Vida Blue

Vida Blue, the three-time Oakland A's World Series champion, died on Sunday at the age of 73. Blue was a six-time All-Star and received the American League MVP award in 1971, the year before his first World Series title was won. The news was announced on Sunday morning, with Oakland A's legend Dave 'Smoke' Stewart tweeting: 'Vida Blue rest in peace, my mentor, hero, and a friend.'