Swingin A's pitcher Vida Blue is celebrating his 63rd birthday today.
1974 Topps #290
Career record of 209-161, 3.27 ERA, 2,175 SO
Career highlights and awards6× All-Star (1971, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981)
3× World Series champion (1972, 1973, 1974)
1971 AL MVP
1971 AL Cy Young Award
Pitched a no-hitter on September 21, 1970
Vida Blue and Dock Ellis. Now there's a party I would like to be invited to.
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