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Vida Blue, MVP pitcher who won 3 World Series titles with the Oakland A's, dies at 73 - CBS News
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Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dies
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Former Oakland A's pitcher, Vida Blue, dies at 73
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Dorothy Hoffner, 104-year-old skydiver, dies
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Vida Blue, Oakland A's MVP and three-time champion, dead at 73
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Oakland
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90
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Legendary A's pitcher Vida Blue dies at age 73 - CBS San Francisco
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Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dies
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Vida Blue, decorated Oakland A's pitcher and three-time World Series champion, dies at 73
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Burt Young, actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies
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Vida Blue on Hall of Fame: 'Sometimes, I think they miss the boat