MLB legend Vida Blue passes away at age 73 |
The baseball community is in mourning as news of the passing of Vida Blue, a beloved player who had a storied career, broke on Saturday evening.
"It is with great sadness that the Blue family mourn the passing of our beloved father Vida Blue," a statement from his family read. "Vida was a great father, grandfather, brother, friend, and teammate who will be forever cherished, honored and loved. We appreciate your uplifting prayers as we deal with the overwhelming loss of our father. We ask for respect and privacy during this challenging time." MLB released a statement on Sunday morning, expressing their condolences and acknowledging the remarkable achievements of the late pitcher. "We mourn the passing of Vida Blue, a Cy Young, MVP, and three-time World Series winner. He was 73," the statement read. The Oakland Athletics, with whom Blue spent the majority of his career, also released a statement expressing their condolences and recognizing his contributions to the team. "There are few players with a more decorated career than Vida Blue. He was a three-time champion, an MVP, a six-time All-Star, a Cy Young Award winner, and an Oakland A's Hall of Famer," the statement read. "Vida will always be a franchise legend and a friend. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this arduous time." Blue was a six-time All-Star and a member of the Athletics Hall of Fame. He will always be remembered as a franchise legend and a friend. CubsHQ would like to give out our most heartfelt condolences to Blue's family and friends during this difficult time. We mourn the passing of Vida Blue, a Cy Young, MVP and three-time World Series winner. He was 73. pic.twitter.com/dTJScoMstO We join the baseball world in mourning the loss of Vida Blue. The A's legend was a 3x World Series Champion, 6x All-Star, MVP and Cy Young. pic.twitter.com/t40d2qoX7y RIP Vida Blue. He signed this for me in June of 2021 via TTM pic.twitter.com/lNg8K4dBz7 Rest in peace, Vida Blue. 🙏 We join the baseball community in mourning the passing of Vida Blue. We send our deepest condolences to Vida's family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/hzi8V3SSnF 1971 AL Cy Young Award winner, 1971 AL MVP, six-time All-Star and a three-time World Series champion. 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. pic.twitter.com/gI7k1N68Mv One of the GREAT ones...Vida Blue!
He started the 1971 All Star Game at age 21 and set the baseball world on fire that year. He had 17 wins, 17 complete games, a 1.42 ERA, and 188 strikeouts that season BEFORE this July 13 game. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/LKxPzenMrh
MLB Network mourns the passing of Vida Blue. pic.twitter.com/TOVrIk12jy
We will miss you. I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet you a handful of times during my career. Rest easy! https://t.co/rTne02EKDZ
