No.
Vida Blue, the Cy young and MVP award winning, 6 time all- star pitcher, 3-time World Series winner, (Only one other starting pitcher, Roger Clemens in1986, has won an MVP Award since) battled drug addiction over the course of his career. After the 1983 season, he and former teammates Willie Wilson, Jerry Martin and Willie Aikens pleaded guilty to attempting to purchase Cocaine. In 1985, he testified in the Pittsburgh drug investigations.
On a personal note, the man is one of the kindest human beings on the planet, and has helped countless youths to stay off the dangerous streets, to believe in themselves enough to continue to pursue their dreams. Btw, if you think his blistering fastball was tough, you should try catching a football from him, he could have just as easily been a successful NFL quarterback.
Now a spokesman for a Bay-Area sporting apparel company Mr. Blue divides his time between his job, and many charitable activities across America. There is no outward sign of disappointment at not being recognized in the HOF, he seems still grateful at having been able to play in the majors.
Vida Blue
Vida Blue
Vida Blue's birth name is Vida Rochelle Blue Jr..
Vida Blue is 6'.
Vida Blue was born on July 28, 1949.
Vida Blue was born on July 28, 1949.
Vida Blue is 62 years old (birthdate: July 28, 1949).
Vida Blue was born July 28, 1949, in Mansfield, LA, USA.
Yes he does.
Yes
Vida Blue, the former Major League Baseball pitcher, was not convicted of any criminal charges.
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