Bert Blyleven

On this date in 2011, Bert Blyleven is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"Son, that' not the last home run you'll give up." - Manager Bill Rigney during Blyleven's first start

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Bert Blyleven

On this date in 1988, Bert Blyleven surrenders three home runs to the Indians giving him 49 on the year, breaking the major league record of 46 set by Robin Roberts in 1956.

"I gave up 96 home runs in two years. When my family went to the ballgame, they were sitting out in left field. They brought their gloves."

Bert Blyleven

On this date in 1977, Bert Blyleven of the Rangers throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Angels.

"We have those long fingers. You know, from sticking our fingers in the dikes." - who was born in the Netherlands

Bert Blyleven

On this date in 2011, Bert Blyleven is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"One curveball I'll always remember was when I was pitching for Pittsburgh. Terry Kennedy was a young player with St. Louis. I threw him an 0-2 curve and it snapped. Terry's reaction was to swing straight down, like he was chopping the plate with an axe. It was the last out of an inning. After I ran off the mound, I looked over at the St. Louis dugout. There were players rolling around the floor, laughing. I'll have to admit that was a hell of a curveball."

Bert Blyleven

On this date in 2011, Bert Blyleven is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"We have long, strong fingers. You know from sticking our fingers in the dykes." - on being born in Holland

Bert Blyleven

On this date in 1977, Bert Blyleven pitches a no-hitter in the Rangers 6-0 victory over the Angels.

"We have those long fingers. You know, from sticking our fingers in the dikes." - who was born in the Netherlands

Bert Blyleven

On this date in 2011, the Twins retire Bert Blyleven's uniform number 28.

"I gave up 96 home runs in two years. When my family went to the ballgame, they were sitting out in left field. They brought their gloves."

Bert Blyleven

On this date in 2011, Bert Blyleven is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"Son, that's not the last home run you'll give up." - Manager Bill Rigney during Blyleven's first start

429 more!

Bert Blyleven

On this date in 1977, Bert Blyleven of the Rangers pitches a no-hitter beating the Angels 6-0.

"We have those long strong fingers. You know, from sticking our fingers in the dikes." - who was born in the Netherlands

Bert Blyleven

Congratulations to Bert Blyleven on being voted to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

"One curve I'll always remember was when I was pitching for Pittsburgh. Terry Kennedy was a young player with St.Louis. I threw him an 0-2 curve and it snapped. Terry's reaction was to swing straight down, like he was chopping the plate with an axe. It was the last out of an inning. After I ran off the mound, I looked over at the St. Louis dugout. There were players rolling around on the floor, laughing. Poor Terry. I'll have to admit that was a hell of a curveball."

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