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The product is an 8x10 color photo of Oakland A's Vida Blue (RIP), signed by the player himself. The authenticity of the signature is guaranteed by TRISTAR Productions, making it a valuable and collectible item for fans of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. This original photo, made in the United States, showcases the iconic moments in the career of Vida Blue, making it a unique and cherished piece for any baseball memorabilia collector. Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (/vaɪdɑː/;July 28, 1949 – May 6, 2023) was an American professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1986, most notably as an integral member of the Oakland Athletics dynasty that won three consecutive World Series championships from 1972 to 1974. He won the American League (AL) Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player Award in 1971. A six-time All-Star, Blue was the first of only five pitchers in major league history to start the All-Star Game for both the American League (1971) and the National League (1978). During his 17-year career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics (1969–1977), San Francisco Giants (1978–1981; 1985–86), and Kansas City Royals (1982–83).