Bert Blyleven
Baseball pitcher and sportscaster
Born
April 6th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This individual was a professional baseball pitcher and later became a sportscaster. Played primarily with the Minnesota Twins and was a key figure in the team's success during the 1987 World Series. Over a 22-season career, achieved notable statistics including over 3,700 strikeouts, ranking among the top pitchers of the era. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011 after being recognized for exceptional performance on the mound.
Won the 1987 World Series with the Minnesota Twins
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011
Recorded over 3,700 career strikeouts
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